Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene
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Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene - overview
Established
2003
Location
-, -, Egypt
Primary Industry
Chemicals
About
Based in Delaware, US, and founded in 2003, Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB), licensed by UOP Technology, operates as a chemical manufacturing company specializing in Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB). In July 2023, the firm’s minority stakes were acquired by ADQ from Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Ministry of Finance, for USD 170 million. The firm, as of July 2023, is led by its Chairman and CEO, Samir El-leithy. The company serves the petrochemicals industry by manufacturing LAB, which is further used as a raw material for producing Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) used in biodegradable laundry detergents, light-duty dishwashing liquids, and industrial cleaners manufacturing.
ELAB, as of July 2023, has a production capacity of 100 thousand tons per year of LAB, 80 thousand million tons per year of normal paraffin, and 36 thousand million tons per year of benzene, as well as 5,500 million tons per year of Heavy Alkyl Benzene (HAB) as a by-product. The company employs advanced technologies and processes, including UOP (universal oil products) Molex, Pacol, Define, PEP, and DETAL, to produce LAB and HAB. HAB is used as heat transfer oil and lubricating greases.
Current Investors
Primary Industry
Chemicals
Sub Industries
Commodity Chemicals
Website
www.elab-eg.com
Total Amount Raised
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Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene - deals
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