our strength

Our six core competitive strengths:

Strong relationship with ExxonMobil:

As an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, we benefit from its extensive operational, technological and administrative support, as well as its global crude purchasing capabilities to achieve cost-effective operations.

Complex refinery that enhances processing capability:

Our complex refinery configuration provides us significant flexibility to manage our crude oil intake to produce a larger proportion of high-value products to match our customers’ demands while generating attractive refining margins.

Competitive cost of production:

Our cost structure compares favorably with other Asia-Pacific refineries based on a 2006 survey conducted by Solomon Associates, where we emerged in the top quartile on a number of indicators.

Fully integrated refining, aromatics, and marketing operations:

Our integrated operations provide us with greater diversification in our distribution and reinforce our ability to selectively produce higher-margin products.

Access to ExxonMobil’s proprietary technology:

Our access to ExxonMobil’s advanced technology allows us with greater production flexibility and lowers our processing costs.

Strategic location:

Our refinery’s close proximity to key distribution terminals and major demand centers contributes to lower transportation costs and provides several supply and distribution advantages.