Name

Aderco

Legal name

ADERCO International SA

Website

https://aderco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Treatment Additives

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Additives & Lubricant Additives (IMAEAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricant Additives & Performance Chemicals (EUALAJAB), Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Fuel treatment additives
• Vegetal-organic surfactants
• Marine fuel additives
• Lubricity improvers
• Carbon monitoring solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Additive Product Sales: Aderco sells its range of fuel treatment products (2055G+, 2055G, L1050, V35, V25, and Tailored Fuel Solutions) through a global distributor network and direct sales. Products are dosed into fuel at specific ratios (1 litre treats 10-55 tonnes depending on product).
2. Technical Support Services: On-site visits, fuel analysis, trials, and case studies provided by global technical teams to help customers optimise performance and deliver measurable results.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aderco designs, formulates, and sells 100% vegetal-organic fuel additive products that improve combustion efficiency, stabilise fuel blends, restore lubricity, and reduce emissions. Its portfolio includes 2055G, 2055G+ (additive plus carbon monitoring), L1050 (lubricity improver), V35, V25, and Tailored Fuel Solutions, sold to industrial operators in marine, mining, power generation, commercial fuel conditioning, and road/rail transport.

Product overview

Aderco offers a portfolio of 100% vegetal-organic fuel treatment solutions designed for various industrial applications. The product range centers on the 2055G flagship additive (their most concentrated formulation at 1 litre per 55 tonnes), complemented by 2055G+ which bundles carbon monitoring services for shipping compliance. L1050 addresses lubricity restoration for low-sulphur fuels (1:30 ratio), while V35 and V25 serve medium and smaller-scale operations in mining and transport respectively. All products share a surfactant-based physical reaction technology that disperses asphaltenes, stabilises fuel, and improves lubricity without chemical changes. The company also provides Tailored Fuel Solutions for custom applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2055G+ Bundled fuel additive plus carbon monitoring service that helps shipping companies reduce emissions, comply with environmental regulations (CII, EU ETS), and unlock carbon credit opportunities. Includes Gold Standard-certified carbon credits.
• 2055G The most concentrated fuel treatment in the Aderco range, made from 100% vegetal-organic components; ashless and metal-free. Solves fuel degradation, engine fouling, and harmful emissions for large-scale marine, power generation, and commercial fuel conditioning operations. Dosage: 1 litre treats 55 tonnes of fuel.
• L1050 High-performance lubricity improver formulated for low sulphur and ultra-low sulphur fuels. Restores lost lubricity to protect fuel pumps and injection systems in marine engines. Dosage: 1 litre treats 30 tonnes of fuel.
• V35 Versatile solution for medium fuel users combining combustion and lubricity improvers, designed for mining, transportation, and commercial fuel conditioning. Homogenises fuel, cleans and protects components, and maximises energy potential while reducing emissions. Dosage: 1 litre treats 20 tonnes of fuel. SGS-verified to reduce 3.3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per litre.
• V25 Premium fuel treatment for smaller-scale operations, addressing fuel-related issues in residual or distillate fuels for road and rail transportation. Improves combustion and lubricity while reducing emissions. Dosage: 1 litre treats 10 tonnes of fuel.
• Tailored Fuel Solutions Custom fuel treatment solutions developed in collaboration with customers to address specific operational challenges, fuel types, and performance requirements, combining Aderco's technical expertise, fuel analysis, and continuous R&D.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mercy ShipsminorOthersProviding vital medical care and humanitarian support worldwide. Aderco has supported this mission directly, with team members visiting the hospital ship in Africa to see the impact firsthand.
• Léman HopeminorOthersSupporting children affected by cancer through sailing experiences. Aderco takes part in initiatives such as Swim4Hope, helping raise funds and bring these moments to life.
• Reforest'ActionminorOthersRestoring forests and biodiversity globally. Aderco supports reforestation projects and actively contributes to planting trees each year, helping restore ecosystems over the long term. Aderco plants 10,000 trees annually.
• Livingseas FoundationminorOthersProtecting and restoring marine ecosystems. Aderco has taken part in coral planting initiatives, supporting the regeneration of fragile marine environments.
• Ocean QuestminorOthersSafeguarding coral reefs and ocean health. Aderco supports their work to protect and restore fragile marine ecosystems, contributing to the long-term health of oceans.
• SP80minorOthersSupporting innovation in sustainable marine engineering. As an official supporter, Aderco is part of their journey to push the limits of high-performance, wind-powered transport.
• Chambre des Mines – GuineaminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting mining sector collaboration.
• CIMACminorOthersIndustry association for engine and propulsion technology.
• Green MarineminorOthersEnvironmental certification program for maritime companies.
• IBRAMminorOthersBrazilian Mining Association membership.
• IMARESTminorOthersInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology membership.
• IntercargominorOthersInternational Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners membership.
• Antwerp Maritime AcademyminorOthersEducational institution partnership (Le Circle Gallois).
• Singapore Shipping AssociationminorOthersNational shipping association membership in Singapore.
• Society of Maritime IndustriesminorOthersUK maritime trade association membership.
• Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers SingaporeminorOthersProfessional society membership in Singapore.
• Swiss Chamber SingaporeminorOthersBilateral chamber of commerce membership.
• Swiss Global EnterpriseminorOthersSwiss export and investment promotion organisation.
• WISTA SwitzerlandminorOthersWomen in Shipping and Trading Association membership.
• Ministry of Environment, GuineaminorOthersAderco was invited to attend COP28 by the Ministry of Environment of Guinea. Engaged in productive discussion about Guinea's Decarbonization Roadmap and highlighted the positive impact of vegetable-organic surfactant technology on decarbonising the mining sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval supplies marine equipment including fuel conditioning systems, separators, and scrubbers used to treat and manage bunker fuel quality on vessels. While not a fuel additive producer, it is an adjacent ecosystem player whose equipment competes for the same fuel-treatment wallet share on ships.

Regional players

• Bunker One: Bunker One is a regional marine fuel supplier and bunker trader focused on Northwest Europe that has expanded into fuel treatment services for ship operators. It addresses the same maritime customer base as Aderco in select geographies with bundled fuel supply and additive offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Afton Chemical: Afton Chemical, owned by NewMarket Corporation, is a global fuel and lubricant additive manufacturer with strong marine, refining, and heavy-duty diesel offerings. It is directly comparable to Aderco in marine fuel additives but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Clariant Oil Services: Clariant (now including the former Beraca/Baker Hughes additive businesses via divestments) supplies specialty chemicals including fuel treatment and flow assurance products to oil, gas, and marine markets. It competes with Aderco in marine fuel conditioning and refinery chemical applications.
• TotalEnergies Lubmarine: TotalEnergies' Lubmarine division is a leading marine lubricants and fuel treatment supplier serving global shipping operators. Its marine fuel additives and cylinder condition monitoring services directly overlap with Aderco's marine-focused 2055G and 2055G+ product lines.
• Infineum International: Infineum is a major fuel and lubricant additive joint venture (Shell and ExxonMobil heritage) supplying marine, heavy-duty, and refinery markets globally. It is a direct competitor to Aderco in marine bunker fuel treatment and lubricant performance additives, with deep OEM relationships.
• The Lubrizol Corporation: Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is one of the world's largest fuel and lubricant additive manufacturers, serving marine, automotive, and industrial markets. It competes with Aderco across multiple fuel treatment chemistries and benefits from far greater formulation breadth and global refinery relationships.
• Innospec Inc: Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company with a large Performance Chemicals and Fuel Specialties division supplying fuel additives to marine, refining, and industrial markets. It is a direct competitor to Aderco in marine and distillate fuel additives, with far greater scale and R&D resources.
• ExxonMobil Marine Fuel Additives: ExxonMobil supplies marine fuel additives and lubricant solutions to shipping operators globally. Its marine additive portfolio competes directly with Aderco's surfactant-based fuel treatment products in the bunker fuel conditioning segment.
• BASF Fuel Additives: BASF offers a broad portfolio of fuel additives and refinery chemicals, including cetane improvers, cold-flow improvers, and combustion improvers used in marine and diesel applications. As a global chemical major, it competes with Aderco across most fuel treatment chemistries and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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