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  • Adrian Blanck

Adrian Blanck

Senior Vice President, Transformation And Business Excellence at OQ8

Adrian Blanck is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in transformation, digitalization, and operational excellence within the energy sector. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Transformation and Business Excellence at OQ8, Blanck leads five strategic domains, including AI and Digital Transformation. Prior to this role, Blanck was the Chief Digitalization Officer at Saudi Aramco Base Oils Co, directing digital initiatives across various areas. Earlier positions include Corporate Performance Group Director and CEO Advisor at Rabigh Refining and Petrochemicals, and co-founder of Liquid Technology Ltd. Blanck's academic credentials include an MBA in Strategy and Finance from INSEAD and a PhD in Business Administration focusing on Technology and Automation from the European Institute of Management & Technology.

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OQ8

OQ8, a joint venture between Oman’s OQ Group and Kuwait’s Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), represents a transformative force in the GCC’s oil refining sector. Located in the expansive Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), OQ8 enhances Oman’s refining capacity significantly, projecting a new output of 230,000 barrels per day. This not only advances Oman's refining capabilities to over half a million barrels per day, but also positions OQ8 as a cornerstone of innovation and sustainable development within the region. Strategically positioned at a crucial maritime crosspoint, OQ8 plays a critical role in the regional and global oil markets, promoting economic prosperity and industrial revival. Through its commitment to cutting-edge technology and community empowerment, OQ8 sets new benchmarks in operational excellence and environmental conservation. Products: High-quality diesel Jet fuel Naphtha Liquefied Petroleum Gas Sulphur Petcoke


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