Vertex Energy Announces 6,000 bpd Group III Base Oil Expansion Project

Vertex Energy is ramping up a project to expand its Mobile, Alabama refinery's capacity to produce 6,000 barrels per day of high-quality Group III base oils. This expansion aims to bolster the domestic supply of these essential lubricant ingredients, offering more competition and potentially lower prices for manufacturers. The move underscores the growing demand for domestic oil refining capabilities and could have significant implications for the broader lubricants industry, particularly in the face of fluctuating global oil market conditions.