Fuel additives engineered for performance across the global fuel supply chain
Fuel additive solutions for every stage of the fuel supply chain
Fuel performance depends on careful management at every stage of the supply chain. From refining and blending through to storage, distribution and final use, fuels must remain stable, meet specification and deliver reliable combustion performance.
SBZ supplies a comprehensive range of fuel additive solutions designed to support this entire process. Our chemistries help refiners optimise production, terminals maintain fuel quality during storage and distribution, and fuel retailers deliver improved performance to end users.
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Our technical team works with refineries, fuel terminals and distributors to optimise fuel performance across diesel, gasoline and renewable fuels.
Refining and fuel production additives
At the refining and production stage, additives are used to ensure fuels meet required specifications while maintaining performance characteristics such as combustion efficiency, cold flow behaviour and lubricity.
SBZ provides refinery fuel additives that support fuel producers in delivering stable, specification compliant fuels ready for distribution. These additives are widely used in diesel fuel additives programmes and other refinery blending operations.
Combustion improvers
Combustion improvers enhance fuel ignition and combustion efficiency. These additives reduce ignition delay, support smoother engine operation and contribute to improved emissions performance.
Our range includes:
• Cetane improvers
• Combustion improvers
SBZ acts as a cetane improver supplier to fuel producers and distributors, helping optimise diesel combustion characteristics and improve engine performance.
Cold flow improvers
Cold flow improvers are essential for maintaining diesel fuel performance in low temperature environments. These additives modify wax crystal formation, preventing fuel from gelling and maintaining pumpability in cold conditions.
SBZ provides cold flow improvers for diesel that help fuel suppliers deliver reliable winter diesel performance across a wide range of climates and operating environments.
Applications include:
• Winter diesel treatment
• Low temperature fuel handling
• Cold climate fuel distribution
Lubricity additives
Modern ultra-low sulphur fuels often require lubricity enhancement to protect engine fuel systems. Fuel lubricity additives reduce wear in fuel injection systems and help extend equipment life.
SBZ lubricity additives help fuel producers meet lubricity specifications while ensuring consistent fuel system protection.
Refinery fuel additives designed for reliable specification performance
From cetane improvers to cold flow technologies, SBZ supports refiners with additive solutions that help fuels meet specification and perform reliably in the market.
Antioxidants and stability additives
Fuel oxidation can lead to the formation of gums, sediments and degradation products that compromise fuel quality. Fuel stability additives slow oxidation reactions and help fuels maintain their properties during storage and transport.
SBZ stability additives help maintain fuel integrity from refinery production through to final delivery.
Terminal storage and fuel distribution additives
During storage and distribution, fuels can face a range of operational challenges including contamination, water ingress, microbial growth and corrosion within infrastructure.
SBZ supplies terminal fuel additives designed to protect fuel quality during storage, blending and distribution.
Corrosion inhibitors
Fuel corrosion inhibitors protect storage tanks, pipelines and fuel handling equipment from chemical attack. By forming protective films on metal surfaces, these additives help reduce maintenance costs and protect infrastructure.
Biocides
Microbial contamination can develop in fuel storage systems where water is present. This contamination can lead to sludge formation, filter blockages and corrosion.
SBZ acts as a fuel biocide supplier, providing additive technologies that prevent microbial growth and protect stored fuels from biological degradation.
Dehazers
Water contamination can cause haze formation in fuels, affecting visual quality and potentially impacting fuel performance. Dehazers help separate water from fuel and restore clarity.
These additives support fuel quality control during storage and distribution.
Protect fuel quality during storage and distribution
SBZ terminal fuel additives help prevent contamination, corrosion and microbial growth across storage tanks, pipelines and distribution infrastructure.
Markers and dyes
Fuel markers and dyes play an important role in regulatory compliance and supply chain control. These additives enable fuel identification, taxation compliance and tracking of fuel distribution.
SBZ supplies marker and dye solutions used across regulated fuel markets.
Performance additive packages
Multifunctional performance additive packages combine several additive technologies into a single solution. These packages may include detergents, corrosion inhibitors and stability components to enhance finished fuel performance.
Such packages are commonly used at terminals to create premium fuel blends or enhance standard fuel performance.