What Misr Petroleum does

Misr Petroleum is a major lubricant manufacturer and marketer. It manufactures and markets various lubricants, such as automotive, industrial, and greases.

Name

Misr Petroleum

Legal name

Misr Petroleum Company

Website

https://www.misrpetroleum.com.eg/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Misr Petroleum is a major lubricant manufacturing and marketing company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lubricants and Petroleum Products

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal (2990)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Marine & Offshore Lubricants (Cylinder Oils, System Oils, EALs) (EUALAJAI), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF), Fuel Additives & Lubricant Additives (IMAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Lubricant manufacturing
• Petroleum marketing
• Motor oil products
• Industrial lubricants
• Fuel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Fuel and Lubricant Sales: Sale of petroleum products (8.6 million tons in FY 2024/2025) through a network of 1,562 service stations nationwide. Covers gasoline, diesel, engine oils, and lubricants to retail consumers.
2. Aviation Fueling: Jet fueling operations at Cairo International Airport and other airports serving tourist traffic, providing fuel to airline operators.
3. Laboratory and Testing Services: Provides laboratory analysis and performance testing services for other industrial and petroleum companies, charged according to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation rates.
4. Industrial and Commercial Lubricant Sales: Sale of automotive, industrial, and greases lubricants to commercial and industrial customers including construction, transportation, and marine sectors.
5. Marine Bunkering: Bunkering services for marine vessels, supplying fuel and lubricants to ships at ports.
6. Export Operations: Export of lubricants and petroleum products to African and Arab markets, with upgraded Alexandria lubricants complex to support expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Misr Petroleum manufactures and markets a wide range of lubricants (automotive, industrial, and greases) blended from highly refined base oils and modern additive technology, alongside engine oils, hydraulic oils, brake fluids, Dexron fluids, industrial greases, chemicals, Nautica oils, home care products, and VLSFO marine fuel. The company distributes these products through a network of 1,562 retail service stations across Egypt, plus aviation fueling, marine bunkering, depot services, and export channels to Africa and Arab markets.

Product overview

Misr Petroleum is a major lubricant manufacturing and marketing company in Egypt offering a diversified portfolio of petroleum products and services. The core product portfolio includes lubricants (automotive, industrial, and greases), engine oils (gasoline, natural gas, diesel), hydraulic oils, brake fluids, Dexron fluids, industrial greases, chemicals, home care products, and Nautica oils. The company operates across the petroleum value chain through its retail fueling station network (1,562 stations nationwide), aviation fueling services, marine bunkering, depot storage/distribution, and export operations. Supporting infrastructure includes a Research Center for analytical testing and product development, a Blending Plant for lubricant manufacturing, and a Training Center. The company recently expanded its Alexandria lubricants complex for export growth to African and Arab markets, and is constructing integrated service stations in Egypt's New Administrative Capital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lubricants (Automotive, Industrial, Greases) Core lubricant range blended from highly refined base oils and modern additive technology developed by multinational additive producers, covering automotive, industrial, and grease applications for retail and industrial customers.
• Engine Oils (Gasoline, Natural Gas, Diesel) Range of engine oils formulated for gasoline, natural gas, and diesel engines, meeting required specifications and subject to retail price adjustments at service stations.
• Hydraulic Oils Specialized hydraulic oils for industrial and equipment applications, including heavy machinery and hydraulic systems.
• Brake Fluids Brake fluids meeting required specifications for automotive safety systems, sold through the retail station network.
• Dexron Fluids Automatic transmission fluids meeting Dexron specifications, sold through service stations for automotive use.
• Industrial Greases Industrial greases for machinery and equipment lubrication, supplied to industrial, construction, and manufacturing customers.
• Chemicals Chemical products manufactured and marketed by the company as part of its petroleum product portfolio.
• Home Care Products Home care products offered as part of the company's ancillary product portfolio through the retail station network.
• Nautica Oils Specialized oils for marine and nautical applications, serving marine engine lubrication requirements.
• VLSFO (Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil) Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil made available at Zeitiyat Depot / Suez Port for marine bunkering operations in compliance with low-sulfur regulations.
• Retail Fueling Station Network Nationwide network of 1,562 fueling stations providing petroleum products, fuels, and lubricants to retail consumers across Egypt.
• Aviation Services Aircraft fueling operations at Cairo International Airport and other airports serving tourist traffic, with upgraded technology and systems meeting international qualifications (e.g., Taba station).
• Bunkering Services Marine bunkering services supplying fuel and lubricants to ships and vessels at ports.
• Depot Services Storage and distribution depot services for petroleum products, including Zeitiyat Depot for VLSFO availability.
• Export Services Export of lubricants and petroleum products to African and Arab markets, supported by the upgraded Alexandria lubricants complex.
• Laboratory and Testing Services Analytical laboratory analysis and performance testing services provided to other industrial and petroleum companies, charged according to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.6 million tons of petroleum products and lubricants sold in fiscal year 2024/2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (AMOC): Egypt's other major petroleum lubricants manufacturer and marketer, operating blending facilities and a domestic distribution network. AMOC competes head-to-head with Misr Petroleum in Egyptian engine oils, industrial lubricants, and greases, and both serve overlapping retail and B2B channels.
• Castrol (BP) Egypt: Castrol's branded lubricants (engine oils, gear oils, greases) are sold in Egypt through BP's local distribution, directly competing with Misr Petroleum's lubricant portfolio in automotive and industrial segments. Castrol represents the international additive-backed competitor benchmark for branded lubricant positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC): The Egyptian state petroleum holding entity under which Misr Petroleum operates. EGPC oversees refining, marketing, and distribution across affiliated companies, providing direct comparability on state-aligned petroleum marketing scale, channel access, and government-pricing dynamics in the Egyptian market.
• Shell Egypt: Direct historical predecessor to Misr Petroleum (operations began in 1911 as Shell Egypt LTD) and a current major lubricants competitor in Egypt. Shell offers globally branded engine oils and industrial lubricants with strong additive technology partnerships, providing a benchmark for international-grade competition in Misr Petroleum's home market.
• TotalEnergies Egypt: International integrated major with retail fueling stations and a lubricant portfolio in Egypt. TotalEnergies competes directly with Misr Petroleum in retail fuel and lubricants, and its global additive and base oil capabilities make it a comparable multinational benchmark for premium-segment share.
• Mobil Egypt (ExxonMobil): Mobil-branded lubricants and industrial oils are distributed in Egypt, overlapping with Misr Petroleum's engine oil and industrial lubricant offerings. ExxonMobil's global additive technology and brand recognition make it a relevant international peer in premium and synthetic lubricant segments.
• Caltex Egypt / Chevron: Caltex-branded retail and lubricants operations in Egypt compete with Misr Petroleum in fuel retail and engine oil segments. Chevron's international additive and base oil technology make it a relevant global peer for premium lubricant competition in Egypt and African export markets.

Regional players

• ENPPI: Egyptian state-owned petroleum engineering, refining, and processing company. ENPPI is a domestic peer in Egypt's petroleum value chain with overlapping refining and process-services capabilities that intersect with Misr Petroleum's blending and depot operations.
• ADNOC Distribution: UAE-based state-aligned fuel retail and lubricants distributor with a comparable regional operating model to Misr Petroleum. ADNOC Distribution provides a benchmark for GCC/MENA state oil retailers pursuing retail network expansion, lubricants branding, and export growth into adjacent markets.
• Sonatrach: Algerian state-owned integrated petroleum company with downstream lubricants and refined products operations serving North Africa. Comparable to Misr Petroleum as a regional state oil major with domestic market dominance, refining/blending activities, and ambitions in African export markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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