# Excel Paralubes

Excel Paralubes, Westlake, LA. Crude supply, outlets, events.

- Location: Westlake, LA
- Status: active
- Operator: Excel Paralubes LLC (day-to-day operator and sole marketer since Jan 1, 2018: Phillips 66)
- Parent: Joint venture of Phillips 66 (50%) and Flint Hills Resources, a Koch Industries subsidiary (50%)

## Product outlets
- truck_rack: Excel Paralubes plant logistics (truck/rail/barge/vessel) — Described as enabling 'superior logistical movements via truck, rail, barges and vessels.' Base oils are marketed under the 'Pure Performance' brand.

## Recent events
- 2023-08-01 — Ergon, via its subsidiary Process Oils, Inc., acquired MOGoil GmbH, which later (announced/expanded 2025) became a European distribution partner for Excel Paralubes base oils.
- 2020-08 — Hurricane Laura forced a shutdown; the plant was inaccessible immediately after the storm, faced power grid damage and a rail-traffic embargo affecting base-oil transport, though early assessments were positive.

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Source: Thinking On Energy Supply Explorer — https://thinkingonenergy.com/supply/refinery/excel-paralubes-westlake-la/
Built from published FERC pipeline tariffs, EIA-820, the IRS Terminal Control Number list and sourced research. Rates are line-haul only. Cite as: Thinking On Energy, Supply Explorer, 2026-09-29.