Where the market resets: pricing, supply and strategy—decoded.

In today’s base oils and lubricants market, uncertainty isn’t a headline—it’s a cost line. When stronger diesel economics can pull refinery focus away from base oils, crude volatility feeds through into pricing, freight disruption pushes landed costs higher, and Middle East Group III availability is constrained, the margin for error shrinks fast.

The 21st ICIS Middle Eastern Base Oils and Lubricants Conference is designed to turn that pressure into a plan: bringing the full value chain together to pressure-test assumptions, re-map trade flows, and secure conversations that actually move business forward—while tackling the realities reshaping the region, from sustainability and re-refined market evolution to digitalisation and next-gen applications like immersion cooling.

New ways to network, with the ICIS Connection Corner

Step into our dedicated networking space designed for spontaneous conversations, unexpected collaborations and fresh ideas. Guided by ICIS and enriched with curated themes, polls and discussion prompts, the Connection Corner is where you’ll connect with peers beyond the usual small talk.

Across two days, join us for a mix of meet-and-greets, speaker access, trader introductions and topic-led small group discussions. Each session is built to spark meaningful dialogue, help you explore new perspectives and grow your network across the value chain.

For first-time attendees, the Connection Corner is the ideal starting point. Meet fellow newcomers, get oriented with the event flow, and take part in activities that help you build confidence and make contacts from the very start.