Abstract
Lube base stocks production potential of Brega crude oil has been assessed both in terms of quality and quantity. Atmospheric residue (340+°C) of Brega crude oil was prepared and evaluated for manufacturing lube base stocks for different classes. The yield of 340+°C of atmospheric residue was found to be 43.00 wt% on crude oil. The atmospheric residue was further distilled into nine different fractions. The yield and properties of raw cuts, dewaxed cuts and dewaxed and solvent extracted cuts were determined and evaluated for lube base stocks production. Some views on possible utilization of Brega lube base stocks are also presented.