Japanese energy company ENEOS Holdings has agreed to acquire Chevron’s 50% non-operated stake in Singapore Refining Company (SRC), as part of a broader $2.17 billion transaction covering downstream fuels and lubricants operations across Southeast Asia and Australia, according to Ship & Bunker.
A Significant Shift in Singapore’s Refining Landscape
The Singapore Refining Company, situated on Jurong Island, operates with a crude processing capacity of 290,000 barrels per day and produces a range of products that includes bunker fuels. The facility’s inclusion in this deal carries notable weight for the bunkering sector, given that Chevron Singapore was previously ranked among the top ten bunker suppliers in Singapore, as reported by Ship & Bunker.
Broad Regional Footprint
The transaction extends well beyond Singapore. According to Ship & Bunker, ENEOS will acquire full ownership of several Chevron downstream entities through a special purpose vehicle established in Singapore. The companies changing hands include:
- Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Chevron Malaysia Limited
- Chevron Philippines Inc.
- Chevron Australia Downstream Holdings Pty
- PT Chevron Oil Products Indonesia
This gives ENEOS a substantially expanded presence across six markets in the Asia-Pacific region: Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Deal Timeline and Conditions
Ship & Bunker reports that the transaction is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The deal represents a strategic move by ENEOS to strengthen its downstream position across one of the world’s most active maritime and energy corridors, though the precise operational implications for bunkering supply in the region remain to be seen as the transaction progresses toward completion.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
