S-OIL Corporation is a major South Korean petroleum company engaged in the refining of crude oil and the production of petrochemical products. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a large-scale refinery in Onsan, Ulsan, which has a crude distillation capacity of approximately 669,000 barrels per day. Its product portfolio includes gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and various petrochemicals like benzene, toluene, and xylene.
The company is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) under the ticker 010950. It has a significant ownership by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), which holds around 63 percent of the shares, reflecting its integration into global energy supply chains. S-OIL plays a vital role in South Korea's energy industry, contributing to the nation's refining capacity and supporting economic activities through its downstream operations.
In addition to refining, S-OIL has been expanding its petrochemical business to enhance value addition. The company also participates in international energy markets, including through long-term contracts for liquefied natural gas supplies to meet its energy needs. With a focus on operational excellence and environmental responsibility, S-OIL maintains a competitive position in the Asian refining and petrochemical sector.
Also known as 에스오일.
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S-Oil's role on them: Owner.
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Targeting: Xylene (1), p-Xylene (1)
Unit at Aromatics Complex #1 to start Q2 2027; license, process design and start‑up support provided; project aims to boost paraxylene supply while cutting energy use and emissions.
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150MW gas-fired combined cycle plant in Jeju, hydrogen-ready and due 2030; will use AWP and a synchronous condenser to support grid stability and future hydrogen conversion.