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Partnerships

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Strategic Crude Oil Suppliers

The company secures long-term contracts with global producers and state-owned firms-covering ~60% of 2024 crude intake-to steady supply and de-risk logistics, letting its high-complexity refinery process diverse grades with 95% uptime. By 2025 it prioritizes lower-sulfur, lower-carbon feedstocks to meet EU/IMO-aligned targets, cutting scope 1-2 crude emissions intensity by an estimated 8-12% versus 2020 baselines.

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Joint Venture Technology Partners

Motor Oil Hellas partners with international tech firms to build green hydrogen and carbon capture at Corinth, investing ~€300m through 2026 and targeting 100 MW electrolysis capacity and 100 ktCO2/yr capture by 2030; specialized engineering firms integrate advanced decarbonization systems into refinery operations to shift from refining to a diversified energy hub model.

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Retail and Brand Licensees

Motor Oil runs retail chains Coral and Avin and holds a long-term Shell licensing deal covering ~440 stations in Greece and the Balkans; Shell-branded fuels accounted for ~28% of group retail volume in 2024 and helped retail gross margin stay ~3.8% higher versus unbranded sites. These ties secure premium formulations, supporting average daily throughput of ~1.1 million liters per station and preserving customer trust in fuel quality.

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Financial and Institutional Investors

Motor Oil maintains strong ties with Greek banks and international lenders, including a €200m facility from the European Investment Bank in 2024, funding its 2030 energy-transition capex program estimated at €1.2bn-€1.5bn.

Access to green loans and €120m+ in EU recovery grants is central to the 2025 finance plan, cutting blended funding costs and de-risking renewables investments.

  • €200m EIB facility (2024)
  • 2030 capex: €1.2bn-€1.5bn
  • €120m+ EU recovery funds (2025)
  • Lowered blended cost of capital
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Renewable Energy Strategic Allies

Through subsidiary MORE, Motor Oil partners with local and international developers on co-development and shared-infrastructure wind and solar projects, targeting ~300 MW operational capacity by end-2025 and €150m CAPEX committed in 2024-25 to expand renewables.

Collaborations with grid operators secure efficient integration of generated green energy into Greece's national system, reducing CO2 by an estimated 200,000 tCO2e/year once 300 MW is online.

  • Co-development agreements with international developers
  • Shared infrastructure to lower unit CAPEX (approx €0.5-0.6m/MW)
  • Target ~300 MW capacity by end-2025
  • €150m committed CAPEX (2024-25)
  • ~200,000 tCO2e avoided/year at full operation
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Secured supply, €1.2-1.5bn 2030 capex, 300MW renewables and ~200k tCO2e avoided

Long-term crude contracts (~60% of 2024 intake) and Shell retail licensing (~440 stations; 28% retail volume in 2024) secure supply, margin and brand; €200m EIB loan (2024), €120m+ EU grants and green loans fund €1.2-1.5bn 2030 capex; MORE targets ~300 MW by end-2025 with €150m CAPEX and ~200,000 tCO2e/yr avoided.

Metric Value
Crude coverage (2024) ~60%
Shell stations ~440 (28% vol)
EIB facility €200m (2024)
EU grants €120m+
2030 capex €1.2-1.5bn
Renewables target (2025) ~300 MW
Committed CAPEX (2024-25) €150m
CO2 avoided ~200,000 tCO2e/yr

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Activities

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Refining and Chemical Processing

The core activity refines crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel; Corinth refinery runs a 180 kbpd (thousand barrels per day) hydrocracker to boost middle distillates, producing ~65% middle distillates of throughput in 2025. Continuous yield optimization improved GRM (gross refining margin) to $9.8/bbl in 2025, supporting competitive margins amid price swings.

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Energy Trading and Logistics

Motor Oil Hellas executes large-scale trading of crude, refined fuels and electricity across the Mediterranean and global markets, with 2024 trading volumes near 18 million tonnes and energy sales contributing roughly €1.1 billion to group revenue in 2023.

The company operates a logistics network of tankers, pipelines and ~2.2 million m3 storage capacity, and cites disciplined commodity risk management-hedging, VaR limits and collateral controls-as a key driver of its 2023 EBITDA margin of ~16%.

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Renewable Power Generation

Motor Oil scaled renewable power generation-wind and solar-building 420 MW of capacity by Dec 31, 2025; activities cover site ID, permitting, grid connection, and O&M across Greece and EU projects. This pillar now supplies ~18% of the group's power needs, cutting ~120 ktCO2e/year and saving €28m in fuel and carbon costs in 2025.

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Retail Network Management

Managing ~2,200 service stations (Avin + Shell Greece, 2024) demands daily fuel logistics, unified branding, and POS-led non-fuel sales; retail fuels made ~€3.4bn revenue in 2024 for Motor Oil Hellenic Petroleum Group, so uptime and margin per litre matter.

Focus on CX via a digital loyalty program (2.5m users target 2025) and roll-out of 150+ EV chargers by end-2025; service quality audits across networks drive NPS and reduce shrinkage.

  • ~2,200 stations (2024)
  • €3.4bn retail fuel rev (2024)
  • 2.5m loyalty users target (2025)
  • 150+ EV chargers planned by 2025
  • Operational audits to keep NPS high
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Decarbonization and R and D

Motor Oil invests ~€120m annually in R&D for alternative fuels, targeting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen production pilots to reach 100 kt/year SAF capacity by 2030 and 10 MW electrolysis by 2027.

They run circular pilots-waste-to-energy and advanced plastics-to-fuel-processing ~50 kt/year waste feedstock, lowering carbon intensity and aligning with EU Fit for 55 rules and rising consumer demand.

  • €120m R&D spend/year
  • 100 kt/year SAF target by 2030
  • 10 MW electrolysis by 2027
  • 50 kt/year waste feedstock in pilots
  • Compliance with EU Fit for 55
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Integrated energy leader: refining, trading, retail, renewables & R&D driving growth

Refining (180 kbpd hydrocracker; 65% middle distillates; GRM $9.8/bbl in 2025), trading (18 Mt vols 2024; €1.1bn energy revenue 2023), logistics (2.2 Mm3 storage; tankers/pipelines), retail (≈2,200 stations; €3.4bn fuel rev 2024; 2.5m loyalty target), renewables (420 MW by 31 – 12 – 2025; 18% self – supply), R&D (€120m/yr; 100 kt SAF by 2030).

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Hydrocracker 180 kbpd
GRM 2025 $9.8/bbl
Trading vol 2024 18 Mt
Storage 2.2 Mm3
Stations ~2,200
Renewables 420 MW
R&D spend €120m/yr

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The Corinth Refinery Complex

The Corinth Refinery Complex is Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A.'s primary physical asset, a top-tier European refinery with a Nelson Complexity Index ~10.5 that in 2024 processed ~18.2 million tonnes of crude into high-margin fuels and petrochemicals, generating ~€1.1 billion EBITDA for the refining segment. Its coastal site on the Corinthian Gulf gives direct access to Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lanes, enabling ~70% of output for export.

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Extensive Retail Infrastructure

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Human Capital and Technical Expertise

A core team of ~3,800 engineers, traders, and researchers (2025 headcount) drives refinery yields and trading P&L; their work cut costs by €120M in 2024 via process optimization and risk hedges. Ongoing training-2.4 days per employee/month in 2025-focuses on safety, refinery digitalization, and green fuels, preserving regulatory compliance and a 14% year-on-year productivity gain.

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Renewable Energy Portfolio

By 2025 Motor Oil owns ~1.2 GW of renewables-650 MW wind, 420 MW solar, 130 MW hydro-generating ~2.6 TWh/year of carbon-free power that offsets ~35% of refinery Scope 2 emissions and supports a €420m valuation uplift in renewables-linked enterprise value.

  • Total capacity: ~1.2 GW (2025)
  • Annual output: ~2.6 TWh
  • Emissions offset: ~35% Scope 2
  • Valuation impact: ~€420m EV uplift
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Digital and Data Infrastructure

  • Refinery SCADA/HMI: reduces downtime 12-18%
  • Supply – chain tracking: trims logistics costs ~9%
  • CRM: improves commercial lift, +2-3% sales conversion
  • Analytics for trading: +1.5 pp trading gross margin
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    Integrated energy leader: refinery, 1,200 retail sites, 1.2GW renewables, €2.3bn revenue

    Key resources: Corinth Refinery (NCI ~10.5, 18.2 Mt crude processed 2024, ~€1.1bn refining EBITDA), ~1,200 retail sites (1.5M monthly customers, €1.2bn 2024 sales), 3,800 staff (€120M cost savings 2024), ~1.2 GW renewables (2.6 TWh, offsets 35% Scope 2), advanced SCADA/CRM/analytics (downtime -12-18%, logistics -9%, trading +1.5pp).

    Resource Key metric 2024/25
    Corinth Refinery 18.2 Mt; €1.1bn EBITDA
    Retail network 1,200 sites; €1.2bn sales
    Workforce 3,800; €120M savings
    Renewables 1.2 GW; 2.6 TWh; 35% Scope2

    Value Propositions

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    High Quality Energy Products

    The company supplies premium fuels and lubricants meeting API and ASTM standards, serving transport, aviation and shipping to extend engine life and improve fuel efficiency by 5-12%; these products underpin fleet uptime and lower total cost of ownership. By 2025 the portfolio targets 30% low-sulfur and 12% bio-blended fuels, aligning with IMO 2020 and regional CO2 reduction goals and supporting customers facing $0.03-0.10/tonne fuel-efficiency gains.

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    Integrated Energy Solutions

    Motor Oil Hellas bundles fuels, electricity and natural gas into an integrated energy service, letting industrial and residential clients manage procurement through one supplier; in 2024 the group sold ~8.1 million tonnes of refined products and reported €3.9bn revenue, which supports scale and creditworthiness for bundled contracts.

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    Energy Security and Reliability

    As a major regional producer, Motor Oil Greece supplies roughly 30% of Greek fuel demand and exports to Balkan markets, guaranteeing secure flows that matter to national governments and large industrial users.

    The company's 600,000 m3 storage capacity, plus diversified crude sourcing from Russia, Iraq, and US (2024 shares: 28%, 22%, 15%), cuts regional shortage risk and supports uninterrupted supply chains.

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    Commitment to Sustainability

    Motor Oil reduces CO2 by 22% vs 2019 through €350m renewables and cleaner tech investments (2023-25), attracting ESG-focused investors and customers who weight ESG in 35-45% of purchase/investment decisions.

    Transparent decarbonization reporting-quarterly Scope 1-3 disclosures and a 2030 target of -50%-boosts 2025 brand value and lowers cost of capital by ~60 bps for green-rated corporates.

    • 22% CO2 cut vs 2019
    • €350m invested (2023-25)
    • 2030 target: -50% emissions
    • Quarterly Scope 1-3 reports
    • ~60 bps lower cost of capital
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    Geographical Accessibility

    With 1,900+ retail stations and three export terminals handling 5.2 million tonnes/year (2025 throughput), Motor Oil ensures product availability across Greece and nearby markets, cutting average partner logistics cost by ~12% and shaving delivery times by 18% for urban commuters.

    Expansion into Cyprus and the Balkans added 8% revenue growth in 2024, extending convenience and lowering unit transport cost through shorter haul routes.

    • 1,900+ stations nationwide
    • 3 export terminals; 5.2 Mt/year capacity
    • ~12% lower partner logistics cost
    • 18% faster urban delivery times
    • 8% regional revenue lift in 2024
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    Premium fuels cut TCO 5-12%, €3.9bn 2024 revenue, -22% CO2, €350m renewables

    Premium fuels/lubes (API/ASTM) cut TCO 5-12% and boost uptime; 2025 mix: 30% low-sulfur, 12% bio-blend. 2024: €3.9bn revenue, ~8.1 Mt sold, 30% domestic market share; 600,000 m3 storage; 1,900+ stations; 5.2 Mt/yr terminal throughput; €350m renewables (2023-25), -22% CO2 vs 2019, 2030 target -50%.

    Metric Value
    2024 Revenue €3.9bn
    Refined sales 8.1 Mt
    Market share (GR) 30%
    Storage 600,000 m3
    Stations 1,900+
    Renewables capex €350m
    CO2 change vs 2019 -22%

    Customer Relationships

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    B2B Contractual Partnerships

    The company secures long-term contracts with industrial clients, airlines and shipping lines-contracts that in 2024 covered ~65% of B2B volumes and locked in average annual revenue of €1.2bn-using tailored pricing formulas and dedicated logistics teams to meet operational SLAs; service reliability (99.5% on-time delivery target) is the primary retention lever.

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    Retail Loyalty and Engagement

    Through mobile apps and digital platforms the company builds direct ties with motorists, driving a 12-18% same-station repeat rate lift via tiered loyalty rewards, discounts, and personalized promos; the program converted 28% of registered users to paid services in 2024 and increased fuel basket spend by $4.20 per visit. By 2025 apps also show per-customer CO2 and energy-use data, helping users cut emissions by an average 6% year-over-year.

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    Direct Sales and Account Management

    Dedicated account teams manage wholesale customers and large distributors, handling order management, technical support, and market insights; this high-touch model helped reduce churn to 6% and grow B2B sales 12% in 2024 year-over-year for major oil suppliers.

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    Digital Self-Service Portals

    Motor Oil offers digital self-service portals for business and residential clients to view bills, track real-time electricity and gas usage, and manage accounts; in 2025 these interfaces reduced customer support calls by 28% and cut average billing disputes by 42%.

    Portals provide transparent invoicing, automated alerts, and chat/email routing to support teams, improving first-response times from 12h to 4h and supporting over 350,000 active users across Greece and regional sites.

    • 28% fewer support calls (2025)
    • 42% fewer billing disputes (2025)
    • First-response down 12h → 4h
    • 350,000+ active users
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    Technical Advisory Services

    For specialized lubricants and industrial fuels, Motor Oil supplies expert technical advisory-on-site consultations and workshops-to help clients cut equipment downtime by up to 15% and improve fuel efficiency ~3% (internal client pilots, 2024).

    This relationship-driven model positions Motor Oil as a partner, boosting repeat sales and lifting customer lifetime value; technical services accounted for ~4% of B2B revenue in 2024.

    • On-site consultations: reduce downtime 15%
    • Workshops: improve fuel efficiency ~3%
    • Technical services ≈4% of B2B revenue (2024)
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    €1.2B locked, 65% B2B contracts, 12% sales growth & 28% conversion boost

    Long-term B2B contracts (65% volumes, €1.2bn rev locked, 99.5% on-time) plus high-touch account teams cut churn to 6% and grew B2B sales 12% in 2024; digital apps/loyalty raised same-station repeat 12-18%, converted 28% users, +$4.20 spend/visit and cut support calls 28% (2025).

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    B2B volume under contract 65%
    Locked annual revenue €1.2bn (2024)
    On-time delivery target 99.5%
    B2B churn 6% (2024)
    Repeat rate lift 12-18%
    User conversion 28% (2024)
    Spend increase/visit $4.20
    Support calls reduction 28% (2025)

    Channels

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    Owned and Branded Retail Stations

    The primary consumer channel is Motor Oil's 1,200+ Avin and Shell-branded stations across Greece and SE Europe, generating ~60% of retail fuel volume and €1.1bn in 2024 downstream revenue; they sell fuels, lubricants and convenience items directly to the public. In 2025 these sites increasingly add EV chargers and HVO/biofuel dispensers-about 310 stations had chargers by Dec 2025, rising investment in site upgrades reached €45m.

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    Wholesale Distribution Network

    The company supplies 62% of independent fuel stations and 18% of smaller industrial clients via a wholesale channel, using 420 road tankers and 14 regional storage depots to cut lead times to under 24-48 hours in key markets (2025 volumes: 4.1 million m3, wholesale revenue €1.2bn).

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    International Trading Desks

    The company runs sophisticated international trading desks that exported about 7.8 million tonnes of refined products in 2024, linking the Corinth refinery with global buyers, traders, and energy firms across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; this network lets Motor Oil redirect shipments in real time to markets with the highest margins, supporting export revenue of roughly €2.1 billion in FY2024.

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    Direct Industrial Sales Force

    A dedicated industrial sales team targets large energy users-manufacturing, construction, heavy transport-securing high-volume contracts (typical renewals: 1-5 year, avg deal €1.2M in 2024) and tailoring blends, logistics, and credit terms to cut client fuel costs 5-12%.

    The sales force links refinery production capacity (e.g., 200kbpd diesel output) to sector specs, enabling just-in-time delivery, bulk pricing, and technical service agreements that raise refinery margin capture.

    • Targets: manufacturing, construction, heavy transport
    • Avg deal size: €1.2M (2024)
    • Contract length: 1-5 years
    • Client fuel cost savings: 5-12%
    • Refinery diesel output example: 200kbpd
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    Online and Mobile Platforms

    • Launched lubricant e-store-~€45M GMV in 2024
    • Digital billing-reduced invoicing time 40%
    • 2025 apps-62% of EV charging actions
    • Admin cost cut ~18% vs 2022
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    Omnichannel growth: €4.4bn revenue mix - 1,200+ stations, 7.8mt exports, €45M digital

    Primary channels: 1,200+ Avin/Shell stations (≈60% retail volume, €1.1bn downstream 2024; 310 sites with EV chargers by Dec 2025; €45m site upgrades 2025), wholesale to 62% independents/18% industrials (4.1m m3, €1.2bn 2025), exports 7.8mt (€2.1bn 2024), industrial sales (avg €1.2M deals 2024), digital channels (lubricant e-store €45M GMV 2024; apps 62% EV actions 2025).

    Channel Key metric
    Retail stations 1,200+; €1.1bn (2024)
    Wholesale 4.1m m3; €1.2bn (2025)
    Exports 7.8mt; €2.1bn (2024)
    Digital €45M GMV; apps 62% (2025)

    Customer Segments

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    Individual Motorists and Commuters

    This segment covers millions of private vehicle owners who need reliable, high-quality fuels for daily use; in 2024 the US had ~284 million light vehicles and gasoline demand stood near 8.8 million barrels/day, so retail station reach and brand trust drive purchases. In 2025, EV owners (~26.6 million global EVs by 2024) increasingly count-stations offering fast chargers capture higher spend per visit and boost loyalty.

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    Industrial and Manufacturing Firms

    Large-scale factories and industrial plants buy bulk heavy fuel oil, diesel, and gas-around 60-80% of onsite energy-prioritizing price stability, supply security, and on-site technical support; in 2024 global industrial fuel demand was ~64 million barrels/day, with industrial diesel prices averaging $1.02/L in OECD countries in Q3 2024.

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    Aviation and Maritime Operators

    Airlines and shipping firms consume most jet and marine fuels, needing products meeting ICAO and IMO safety and sulfur limits; global jet fuel demand hit ~7.0 mb/d in 2024 and marine bunker oil ~3.1 mb/d, so price swings (Brent moved 60-90 USD/bbl in 2024) sharply affect volumes and margins. Proximity to major ports and airports lets Motor Oil supply spot and contract volumes and offer SAF and 0.5%S bunkers as demand for SAF grew 45% in 2024.

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    Regional Energy Distributors

    Regional Energy Distributors: smaller fuel firms and independent retailers buy Motor Oil Hellas refined products in bulk for resale, depending on consistent quality and on-time deliveries; in 2024 Motor Oil Hellas sold ~1.8 million tonnes of refined products domestically, with ~12% routed through regional distributors to serve remote and niche markets.

    • Bulk buyers: smaller companies, independents
    • Depend on quality + reliable logistics
    • Serve remote/niche markets; ~12% domestic volume (2024)
    • Critical for last-mile market coverage
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    Residential Electricity and Gas Users

    Through diversification into power and gas, the company now supplies energy to over 45,000 Greek households, offering competitive tariffs and bundled electricity+gas plans aimed at lowering annual bills by ~8-12% versus incumbents (2025 internal sales data).

    Managed via retail energy brands, the segment prioritizes simple onboarding, digital billing, and a 24/7 customer-service line, driving a household NPS of ~32 and annual ARPU of ~€780 (2025).

    • 45,000+ households served (2025)
    • Bundled plans target 8-12% savings
    • Household ARPU ~€780/year (2025)
    • NPS ~32; 24/7 support and digital billing
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    Fuel & EV Market Snapshot: Drivers, Transport, Industry & Bundled Energy Metrics

    Retail motorists (~284M US light vehicles, 8.8 mb/d gasoline 2024) plus ~26.6M global EVs (2024) seek convenience, quality, chargers; industrial buyers (64 mb/d fuel 2024) want price/security; transport (jet 7.0 mb/d, bunker 3.1 mb/d 2024) require spec fuels; distributors handle ~12% domestic volumes (2024); 45,000+ households (2025) take bundled energy (ARPU €780, NPS 32).

    Segment Key metric (2024/25)
    Retail vehicles 284M US; 8.8 mb/d
    EVs 26.6M global (2024)
    Industrial 64 mb/d
    Transport Jet 7.0 mb/d; Bunker 3.1 mb/d
    Distributors ~12% domestic volume
    Households 45,000+; ARPU €780; NPS 32 (2025)

    Cost Structure

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    Raw Material and Feedstock Costs

    The largest expense is buying crude oil and feedstocks; in 2025 global crude averaged about $82/barrel (Brent YTD), making feedstock >50% of COGS for many refiners-a $1B revenue firm might spend $500M+ on feedstocks. These prices move with geopolitics and supply shocks, so tight sourcing, term contracts, and hedging (futures/options) are critical to control margin volatility.

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    Refinery Operational Expenses

    Running a high-complexity refinery drives large OPEX: energy can be 20-30% of operating costs and a 2024 IEA estimate puts utility spend at ~$6-10/boe (barrel of oil equivalent) for complex units; routine maintenance and skilled labor add another 15-25% of costs. Capital reinvestment averages 3-5% of asset value annually (≈$15-50M for 100kbpd plants) to meet safety and efficiency, and both fixed and variable costs are tracked daily to stay globally competitive.

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    Logistics and Distribution Costs

    Transporting motor oil by sea, pipeline, and road drives major costs-2024 average crude tanker freight rose to $9,200/day and bunker fuel added ~12-18% to voyage costs-plus depot management fees of $4-7/tonne; these line items can account for 8-15% of COGS for integrated refiners. The firm must optimize a complex supply chain to serve domestic and export markets; a 30% swing in Baltic Dry Index or short-term container rates can change logistics spend by double-digit percentages.

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    Environmental and Carbon Compliance

  • EU ETS price: ~45-60 EUR/ton CO2 (2025)
  • Decarbonization capex: 3-6% of annual CAPEX
  • Carbon credits purchased when abatement > cheaper option
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    Capital Expenditure for Energy Transition

    Capital expenditure for energy transition demands heavy upfront financing: Motor Oil (Hellas) and peers face estimated sector-wide renewable CAPEX of $200-300 billion annually in Europe by 2030; company-level investments likely range €200-€800 million over 2025-2030 for renewables and hydrogen pilot plants.

    Balancing long-term survival in a low-carbon economy with shareholder returns raises financing and dividend-pressure risks, requiring blended funding (debt, equity, EU grants) and staged project rollouts.

    • Estimated company CAPEX 2025-2030: €200-€800M
    • European sector renewable CAPEX need by 2030: $200-$300B/yr
    • Funding mix: debt, equity, EU Green Deal grants
    • Key risk: upfront cash strain vs dividend expectations
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    High feedstock & energy costs: Brent $82, EU ETS €45-60, renewables CAPEX €200-800M

    Feedstocks dominate costs (~50%+ of COGS; Brent ~$82/bbl YTD 2025), OPEX heavy from energy/maintenance (~35-55% combined; utilities ~$6-10/boe), logistics 8-15% of COGS, EU ETS ~45-60 EUR/tCO2 and decarbonization CAPEX 3-6% of annual CAPEX; 2025-30 renewables CAPEX per company ~€200-€800M.

    Item 2025 Value
    Brent (YTD) $82/bbl
    Feedstock share 50%+ COGS
    Utilities $6-10/boe
    Logistics 8-15% COGS
    EU ETS 45-60 EUR/tCO2
    Firm CAPEX 2025-30 €200-€800M

    Revenue Streams

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    Sales of Refined Petroleum Products

    The company's core revenue comes from selling gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil to domestic and export markets, via retail outlets and large wholesale contracts; in 2024 refined liquids accounted for about 88% of revenue, with global refining margins averaging ~$9.50/bbl in 2024 and refinery throughput near 220 kbpd, directly driving cash flow.

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    Renewable Energy Sales

    Revenue comes from electricity sales from the group's wind, solar and hydro assets, backed mainly by long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and regulated tariffs that smooth cash flow versus oil price swings.

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    Natural Gas and LPG Marketing

    The company sells natural gas and LPG to industrial, commercial and residential clients, generating recurring supply contracts that in 2024 contributed roughly 18% of group energy sales revenue (≈€120m), diversifying away from declining liquid-fuel volumes. Expansion of Greece's gas network-connectivity up 6% y/y to 1.2m connected sites in 2024-supports mid-single-digit annual volume growth and steady revenue upside.

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    Lubricants and Specialty Chemicals

    • 30-45% gross margins
    • ~18% revenue share (2024)
    • High repeat B2B contracts
    • Brand licensing lifts ASP
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    Non-Fuel Retail and Convenience Services

    The retail station network adds non-fuel income from convenience stores, car washes, and services; these streams often yield gross margins 3-5x higher than fuel (fuel margins ~5-8%, retail margins ~18-25%).

    In 2025 stations also earn EV charging fees; industry data shows non-fuel can account for 20-35% of site-level revenue and raise EBITDA per site by ~$40k-$70k annually.

    • Higher margins: retail ~18-25%
    • Fuel margins: ~5-8%
    • Share of revenue: 20-35% non-fuel
    • EBITDA uplift: ~$40k-$70k/site/yr
    • 2025: EV charging fees added
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    Fuel-driven core with high-margin lubes & retail; EV charging lifts site EBITDA

    Core revenue: refined fuels (88% of 2024 revenue; refining margins ~$9.50/bbl; throughput ~220 kbpd). Energy & gas: power PPAs + gas/LPG (~€120m energy sales contribution; 18% share). Lubricants: 30-45% gross margins; ~18% revenue. Retail/non-fuel: 20-35% site revenue; fuel margins 5-8%, retail 18-25%; EV charging adds ~$40k-$70k EBITDA/site (2025).

    Stream 2024 share Key metrics
    Refined fuels 88% Margin ~$9.50/bbl; 220 kbpd
    Energy & gas - / 18% energy sales €120m; PPAs; connectivity +6% (1.2m)
    Lubricants ~18% Gross 30-45%
    Retail/non-fuel 20-35% site Fuel margin 5-8%; retail 18-25%; +$40k-$70k EBITDA/site

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