QALCO is a leading - first of its kind blending plant, manufacturer, distributor, marketer of premium, lubricating oils, greases and energy related services to automotive, industrial, marine, oil exploration and production customers across the State of Qatar.

QALCO’s facility is situated within the port area of Mesaieed Industrial City, which is approximately 40 kms. South of the capital, Doha It is constructed on fenced land leased from Qatar Petroleum – QP.The plant is owned by Al Alfia Holding. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QALCO is Sheikh Sultan Bin Jassim Bin Mohamed Al-Thani The Lubricant’s market in any county is very competitive, Qatar is no exception. For decades, major International lubricant suppliers have been represented by well-established local agents. Other market competition factors include products from G.C.C exporters which are duty free while others paying a bare 4% duty. QALCO, therefore, faced a hostile marketing situation with traditional built-in-resistance to a newcomer.