AMEA Base Oil, Lubricants & Additives
Convention and Exhibition
Co-Located with the 6th AMEA Bitumen, Shipping & Logistics Convention & Exhibition
May 7th, 2026 | Conrad Dubai
Shaping the Future of Base Oil, Lubricants & Additives Across AMEA’s Fast-Growing Markets
Welcome to the AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) Base Oil, Lubricants & Additives Convention & Exhibition—a dedicated platform designed to connect global and regional leaders across one of the fastest-expanding downstream markets in the world. Co-located with the AMEA Bitumen, Shipping & Logistics platform, this event brings together the full value chain under one roof, delivering unmatched opportunities for business development, market intelligence, and cross-segment collaboration.
As demand for high-performance lubricants, specialty additives, and premium base oils continues to accelerate across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia, the AMEA region has emerged as a strategic growth engine for the global lubricants and base oil industry.
Driven by robust industrial activity, expanding automotive and transportation sectors, large-scale infrastructure investment, and rising manufacturing output, these markets are experiencing strong structural growth that will continue well into the next decade.
Why the AMEA Region Matters for Base Oils, Lubricants & Additives
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Rapid Industrial & Manufacturing Expansion
AMEA economies are witnessing substantial growth in manufacturing, machinery, automotive assembly, chemicals, and industrial production, all driving higher consumption of Group I, II and III base oils and specialty lubricants.
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Growth in Transportation, Automotive & Heavy Machinery
Rising vehicle populations, increased mobility, booming logistics sectors and expanding heavy-equipment usage continue to boost demand for automotive engine oils, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, greases, and synthetic lubricants.
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Surge in Energy, Marine & Industrial Projects
The Gulf’s major refinery expansions, new petrochemical complexes, deep-sea ports and growing marine fuel markets are strengthening demand for marine lubes, industrial oils and advanced additives.
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Regional Shift Toward Higher-Quality Products
Environmental regulations, OEM requirements, and technology upgrades are accelerating the transition towards higher viscosity index base oils, synthetic lubricants, and performance additives.
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Dubai’s Role as a Trading, Blending & Re-Export Hub
Dubai continues to anchor regional base oil and lubricant flows, offering world-class logistics, storage terminals, blending plants, and re-export capabilities that serve both regional and global demand centers.
What to Expect at the 2026 Edition
- A fully dedicated Base Oil, Lubricants & Additives exhibition zone
- Participation from refiners, blenders, additive producers, trading houses, distributors, and end-users
- High-level networking designed to accelerate new partnerships and regional expansion
- Technical and commercial insights covering supply–demand fundamentals, pricing outlooks, quality trends and trade flows
- Dedicated meeting rooms and business lounges for structured B2B discussions
- Seamless access to cross-industry networking through the co-located AMEA Bitumen, Shipping & Logistics platform
A Powerful Gateway to AMEA’s Growing Downstream Markets
With strong economic momentum, rising consumption, expanding manufacturing bases and a shift toward higher-performing products, the AMEA region has become one of the world’s most attractive growth corridors for base oils, lubricants and additives.
Join us on May 7th, 2026 in Dubai for a transformative day of market intelligence, business leadership and cross-regional networking that will shape the future of the industry.
Who Should Attend?
The event is designed for professionals and companies involved in:
Bitumen & Asphalt
- Bitumen producers, refiners, and suppliers
- Asphalt and road construction companies
- Pavement and infrastructure specialists
Base Oils & Lubricants
- Base oil manufacturers, traders, and distributors
- Lubricant producers and blenders
- Additive suppliers
Petroleum & Petrochemicals
- Oil refiners and petrochemical producers
- Fuel and specialty chemical traders
- Bunker fuel suppliers
Shipping & Logistics
- Shipping companies and vessel operators
- Freight forwarders and logistics service providers
- Tanker and bulk transportation firms
Port & Terminal Operators
- Port authorities and free zone operators
- Tank storage and terminal service providers
- Supply chain and distribution specialists
Traders & Distributors
- International and regional commodity traders
- Bulk storage and supply chain managers
- Import-export firms in energy and logistics
Government & Industry Bodies
- Regulatory agencies and policymakers
- Infrastructure and transport authorities
- Industry associations and business councils
