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RESOURCEFUL. RELIABLE. RESPONSIBLE.

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CONTENTS

OUR BUSINESS 04-05

OUR CULTURE 06-07

OUR SERVICES

TRADING 08-09

TRADING PRODUCTS 10-11

OIL DERIVATIVES 12-19 LIQUID GAS PRODUCTS 20-23

FERTILIZERS 24-27

AROMATICS 28-31

CHEMICALS 32-39

POLYMERS 40-45

CATALYSTS 46-47 LOGISTICS 48-49

FLEET CAPABILITIES 50-51

STORAGE 52-53

ENGINEERING 54-55

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RESOURCEFULMulti-sourcing and innovative

RELIABLEWe always keep our promises

RESPONSIBLEWe respect the environment

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Vertex oil and gas (Vogas) is primarily a distributor and

physical trader of petrochemical products, oil and gas derivatives.

The company owns and has under charter and operates its own fleet

of oil, chemical and LPG tanker vessels, sources and manages land-

based transport and storage facilities and provides consultancy

services across these and other areas including engineering for

refineries and manufacturing plants .

Vogas’s extensive resources, research capabilities, knowledge

and experience allows us to offer seamless, secure and consistent

strategic services to clients around the globe.

OUR BUSINESS

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At Vogas, we are long-term thinkers. Building relationships,

while preserving the environment, is what drives our corporate

culture. We are transparent, professional, experienced and we

never over-promise. But most of all, in an industry filled with

jargon and small-print, we are straight-talking. From sourcing

products and logistics services to engineering manufacturing

plants, we always strive to do what’s best for our clients and

the world we live and operate in.

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OUR SERVICES TRADING

Our multi-sourcing petroleum as well

as petrochemical trading division has

extensive experience and knowledge

in markets across the world and in

particular the Middle East, Far East,

Asia and Africa.

We offer a seamless combination of

global reach, responsive communication,

technical skills, local market knowledge

and a total commitment to long-term

mutually beneficial relationships with

all our customers and suppliers.

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TRADING PRODUCTS

OIL DERIVATIVES

LIQUID GAS PRODUCTS

FERTILIZERS

AROMATICS

CHEMICALS

POLYMERS

CATALYSTS

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OIL DERIVATIVES

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Gas OilAn oily liquid obtained in the fractional distillation of petroleum, boiling between the kerosene and lubricating oil fractions: used specially as a diesel fuel and heating oil.

Fuel OilA fraction obtained from petroleum distillation, either as a distillate or a residue. The term fuel oil is also used in a stricter sense to refer only to the heaviest commercial fuel that can be obtained from crude oil, i.e. heavier than gasoline and naphtha.

GasolineA transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used

primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines.

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BitumenBitumen is an oil product obtained from Vacuum Bottom (VB). The consistency of bitumen varies from viscous to solid in different temperatures. Bitumen is mainly used in construction and maintenance of roads, also it is used in roofing and other applications (pipe coating, canals and tunnels). This oil-based substance is available in a variety of grades. Specifications vary to meet the needs of the consuming industries which the most common ones are 40/50, 60/70, 85/100 and 100/120.

Base OilBase Oil is the name given to lubrication grade oils initially produced from refining crude oil (mineral base oil) or through chemical synthesis (synthetic base oil). Base Oil is typically defined as oil with a boiling point range between 550 and 1050 F, consisting of hydrocarbons with 18 to 40 carbon atoms.

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NaphthaNaphtha is the first petroleum product produced during the distillation process and subsequently upgraded to make the major components of gasoline. Used primarily as feedstock for producing high octane gasoline (via the catalytic reforming process), it is also used in the bitumen mining industry as a diluent, the petrochemical industry for producing olefins in steam crackers, and the chemical industry for solvent (cleaning) applications. Common products made with it include lighter fluid, fuel for camp stoves, and some cleaning solvents.

Virgin or straight-run naphtha is the largest source of naphtha in most petroleum refineries. The virgin naphtha is often further distilled into two streams:

Light NaphthaA virgin light naphtha with an IFP of about 30oC and FBP of about 145oC contains most (but not all) of the hydrocarbons with 6 or less carbon atoms.

Used directly as a blending component in the production of gasoline.

Heavy NaphthaA virgin heavy naphtha with an IFP of about 140oC and FBP of about 205oC contains most (but not all) of the hydrocarbons with more than 6 carbon atoms.

Virgin heavy naphtha is usually processed in a catalytic reformer because the light naphtha has molecules with 6 or less carbon atoms and lower molecular weight hydrocarbons which are not useful as high-octane gasoline blending components.

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RaffinateRaffinate is the residual solvent extraction from the primary product. It can be considered as component mixture that can contain paraffins, olefins, cycloaliphatic alkanes and aromatics and it comes from either Olefin or Aromatics units. Depending on the hydrocarbon branches, Raffinate can be divided into C4, C5 and C6.

Heavy EndIt is used for blending with high sulfur gasoil and production of low sulfur gasoil with high quality which is used in motor engines.

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PyGasHydrogenated Pyrolysis Gasoline (HPG) is a naphtha-range product with a high aromatics content. It is a by-product of high temperature naphtha cracking during ethylene and propylene production. PyGas has high potential for use as a gasoline blending mixture and/or as a source of aromatics. Currently, pygas is generally used as a gasoline blending mixture due to its high octane number. It is used as an intermediate in industrial chemical reactions, as a polymerization initiator or monomer, and as a solvent. Its low toxicity and solvent properties make it an ideal additive for perfumes, skin and hair care products. It is also a common ingredient in commercial fog fluid, used in entertainment industry smoke and haze machines.

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LIQUID GAS PRODUCTS

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1,3 ButadieneIt is an important industrial chemical used as a monomer in the production of synthetic rubber. When the word butadiene is used, most of the time it refers to 1, 3-butadiene.

ButaneMainly used for gasoline blending, as a fuel gas, either alone or in a mixture with propane, and as a feedstock for the manufacture of ethylene and butadiene, a key ingredient of synthetic rubber. Isobutane is primarily used by refineries to enhance (increase) the octane number of motor gasoline.

PropanePowers some locomotives, buses, forklifts, taxis and ice resurfacing machines and is used for heat and cooking in recreational vehicles and campers. Since it can be transported easily, it is a popular fuel for home heat and backup electrical generation in sparsely populated areas that do not have natural gas pipelines.

EthyleneEthylene is a hydrocarbon which has the formula C2H4. It is a colorless flammable gas with a faint "sweet and musky" odor when pure. It is the simplest alkene, and the second simplest unsaturated hydrocarbon after acetylene. Plastics: many examples of PE that are commonly found in households include, milk bottles, bins and microwave wraps.

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Final products of PVC: shoes, credit cards, handle bar grips and floor tiles. Final products of PS: food containers, CDs and plastic cups.

PropylenePackaging and labeling, textiles (ropes, thermal underwear and carpets), plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers and automotive components.

Butene - 1Butene - 1 is an organic chemical compound, linear alpha-olefin (alkene), and one of the isomers of butene. The formula is C4H8.It is distilled to give a very high-purity product. Butene - 1 is used to manufacture many chemical products, such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene resins, polybutene and butylene oxide.

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SulfurSulfur is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with chemical formula S8. Elemental sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. It is used as a fertilizer.

AmmoniaAmmonia (NH3) or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Ammonia contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms by serving as a precursor to food and fertilizers. Ammonia, either directly or indirectly, is also a building block for the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals and is used in many commercial cleaning products. Although in wide use, ammonia is both caustic and hazardous.

UreaUrea can be used to make explosive devices, as flavor-enhancing additive for cigarettes, an ingredient in some skin creams, moisturizers, hair conditioners, tooth whitening products and dish soap.

Urea is widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry.

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Mixed XyleneMixed Xylene (solvent grade) has a major end use in paints and resins. It is used in the formulation of high quality industrial coatings such as automotive, marine, baking enamels, furniture lacquer and other protective coatings.

Para-xyleneThe ultimate use of para-xylene (PX) is for polyester fibers and packaging.

Ortho-xyleneIt is used in the formulation of high quality industrial coatings such as automotive, marine, baking enamels, furniture lacquer and other protective coatings. In addition in printing inks, dyes and the manufacture of Vitamin B2.

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Toluene (Methylbenzene)Used in the production of dyes and pigments, antioxidants in rubber processing and the manufacture of explosives. Also as a preservative in foodstuff such as sauce, syrup and fruit juice. Can be used as a perfume component and in plastic manufacture or oral antibiotic drugs.

BenzeneAn intermediate in plastics, drugs, dyes, detergents and insecticides.

Styrene MonomerEnd uses of styrene include food packaging, cabinets for electronics, CD holders, paper coatings, boat hulls and interior automotive components. In the construction industry, it is used to produce pipe products, tanks, lighting fixtures, insulation, and various corrosion resistant and rubber products.

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Di-ethylene Glycol (DEG)Used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes and plasticizers. Also as a building block in organic synthesis. It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds. It is a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, glue and a component in brake fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog solutions and heating/cooking fuel.

Mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG)It is an important raw material for industrial applications. A primary use of MEG is in the manufacturing of polyester resins, films and fibers. In addition, MEG is important in the production of antifreeze, coolants, aircraft anti-icer, deicers and solvents.

Tri-ethylene Glycol (TEG)A colorless, odorless and stable liquid with high viscosity and a high boiling point. It is used in air sanitizer products. When aerosolized it acts as a disinfectant.

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Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)Mainly produced as an intermediate in the production of surfactants for use in detergents. LAB has emerged as the dominant precursor of biodegradable detergents.

High Alkyl Benzene (HAB)Also used mainly as an intermediate in the production of surfactants for use in detergents.

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)Primarily used in the production of vinyl chloride as well as other chemicals. It is used in solvents in closed systems for various extraction and cleaning purposes in organic synthesis and added to leaded gasoline as a lead scavenger and used as a dispersant in rubber and plastics, as a wetting and penetrating agent.

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MethanolMethanol (CH3OH) is a simple one-carbon alcohol that is a colourless and tasteless liquid with a faint odour and It is most commonly produced from natural gas and coal.Methanol is a basic building bloc and a raw material for many derivatives in the chemical industry. It is used to produce formaldehyde, acetic acid and a variety of other chemical intermediates. These derivatives are ultimately used in the manufacture of countless products that we find in our everyday lives, including: resins, adhesives, paints, inks, foams, silicones, plastic bottles, polyester, solvents and windshield washer fluid. A significant amount of methanol is also used to make MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), an additive used in cleaner burning gasoline. In the latter years DME (di methyl ether) has emerged as an alternative clean burning fuel. Methanol is also widely considered to be a potential hydrogen carrier for many future fuel cell applications.Worldwide consumption of methanol has passed 40 million tons annually which ranks it among the

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Acetic AcidAcetic acid obtained from the reaction between Methanol and Carbon Monoxide Gas in the reactor contain Rhodium complex and Methyl Iodide as catalysts at a temperature of 187 ° C and a pressure of 28 bar.It is classified into two main groups: industry and food. It is often used as raw material of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) and acetic android and solvent Purified Trephthalic Acid (PTA) and in chemical solvents such as Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Glycol Diacetate. Main applications are in adhesive, paint, textile, synthetic fibers, etc.

Caustic SodaOne of the most widely used chemicals in the industry, the main applications are in water treatment and water purification, as cleaning agent, or a wide range of uses in chemical industry like starch production or for the desulfurization in the petrochemical industry.

Epoxy Resins (ER)The main applications are adhesives, industrial coatings, fiber reinforced plastics, electrical components, cardiac pacemakers and aerospace applications.

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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)It is a hard, tough, heat-resistant engineering plastic that is widely used in appliance housings:Luggage Pipe fittingsAutomotive interior partsOffice equipment (printers)

Crystal MelamineUsed to produce plastic for household utensils, decorative laminates, lighting fixtures, dinnerware and heavy duty electrical equipment.

Poly Carbonate (PC)Used to make engineering plastics in automotive applications, baby bottles, water dispensers, garden equipment, furniture (office & institutional), sporting goods, and for medical applications.

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Polyethylene (PE)HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPEPlasticsWire & cable applications LaminatesContainersFood packagingBags

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)Automotive industryUnder bonnet parts Exterior parts (window wiper holders and exterior mirror housings)

Polypropylene (PP)Plastics, food and confectioneries, tobacco, clothing, buckets, bowls, crates, toys, medical components, washing machine drums, battery cases, bottle caps,elastomer modified for bumpers, etc. OPP films for packaging (e.g. crisps, biscuits, etc.). Fibers for carpets, sports clothing.

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Poly Styrene (PS)GPPS, HIPS, EPSPlastics Yoghurt potsRefrigerator liningsVending cupsBathroom cabinetsToilet seats and tanks

Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)Major plastic material which finds widespread use in:BuildingTransportPackagingElectrical/electronicHealthcare applications

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)RubberAutomobile and truck tyres

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Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)Textiles, food and beverage containers (plastics)

Paraffin WaxParaffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid material derivable from petroleum, coal or oil shale, that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty to forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37°C (99°F); its boiling point is >370°C (698°F). Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles. It is distinct from kerosene, another petroleum product that is sometimes called paraffin.

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CATALYSTS As market demand and specifications of petroleum and petrochemical

products are continuously changing, catalysts play an increasingly

critical role in modern petroleum refining and basic petrochemical

industries. We offer a range of catalysts, additives, chemicals and

inhibitors sourced from around the world and used for production of

various products in the refineries and petrochemical plants.

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OUR SERVICES

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Our global logistics process is managed with tireless attention

to detail, ensuring that the products you need arrive as ordered

and on time. This is achieved through a combination of our own

shipping fleet, chartered vessels and an extensive network of

contracted land and ocean distribution specialists in markets

around the world.

Each order is tracked from the time the product leaves the plant

until it is delivered to its final destination and is always followed

up by a member of our client service team. We fully understand

that your reputation depends on us and the fulfilment of our role

in the supply chain. We never make a promise we cannot keep.

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FLEET CAPABILITIES

Acetaldehyde

Ammonia, Anhydrous

Butadiene

Butane

Butene (Butylene)

Diethyl ether

Dimethylamine

Ethyl chloride

Ethylene

Isoprene (monomer)

Isopropylamine

At Vogas we own and have under charter a fleet of

ethylene, LPG, chemical, clean and dirty oil tankers

capable of carrying the following products as well as

other grades that are not listed here.

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Methylchloride

Propane

Propylene

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)

Ethyl Vinyl Ether

Gasoil

Naphtha

Raffinate

Fuel oil

Cutter stock

C5 +

Methanol

Acetic Acid

Xylenes

EDC

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OUR SERVICES STORAGE

To us, storage is much more than storing

products. We see it as a strategic tool to

enhance our clients’ competitiveness. Through

information such as where your manufacturing

plant is and where your markets are, together

with ongoing research efforts, we are able to

formulate a storage plan that will maximize

efficiencies and reduce transport costs and time.

This plan takes into account every facet of your

business requirements and plugs into our world-

wide network of specialist storage partners,

giving you a tailor made “Plan, Facilitate,

Manage” solution that will positively impact your

bottom line significantly.

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V o g a s provides everything needed for a complete plant.

Generalists and specialists of all engineering disciplines are involved in the construction of your plant. V o g a s is an independent engineering contractor for process plants in the Middle East with over 10 years of experience in the process industry. The company offers a full range of engineering services for both new and refurbished process plants for: - Refineries - Petrochemical industry - Chemical industry

- Gas industryThe Biturox® oxidation process produces high-quality bitumen from a wide range of crude and refines intermediate products through chemical conversion. Activities

• Provision of license• Basic engineering• Detail engineering• Commissioning support & start-up• Personnel training and documentation

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