Farabi Downstream Petrochemical Company, part of the FARABI Investment Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Xinxiang Richful Lube Additive Co., Ltd, a leading Chinese manufacturer of lubricant additives, to form a joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, aims to establish an advanced lubricant additive plant in Yanbu.
This new facility will produce lubricant additive components and packages that meet international standards, according to the companies involved. The partnership combines Xinxiang Richful’s expertise in research and development with Farabi’s strong manufacturing presence in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
The joint venture is expected to enhance the value of Saudi Arabia’s hydrocarbon resources by using local raw materials, introducing new technologies, and supporting import substitution. The plant will manufacture a range of products, including:
- detergents
- dispersants
- ZDDPs
- antioxidants
These products will serve the automotive, industrial, and marine lubricant sectors. This initiative marks the first comprehensive lubricant additive complex in the Kingdom.
