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GS Caltex energy plus journey
Crude oil storage tank construction site (1967)
Beginning of rail transport (1968)
Completion ceremony of the Yeosu Refinery (1969)
The first import of crude oil (1969)
Commercial operations of the No.1 Crude Distillation Unit (1969)
First publication of the Honam Oil Refinery Magazine (1969)
Workers of the Yeosu Refinery (1973)
Completion of the company's first highway gas station (1973)
Commissioning of the No.2 Crude Distilllation Unit revamp (1978)
Opening of the Yeosu Terminal (1978)
Achieved 3 million injury-free man-hours (1979)
Groundbreaking ceremony of the No.3 Crude Distillation Unit (1979)
Establishment of the R&D Center (1986)
Panoramic view of the Yeosu Refinery (1969)
Our journey began in the 1960s, when more energy was required for economic growth.
Selection of Honam Oil Refinery as Korea's second refinery
Ambition to fuel Korea’s development
Nation’s first private oil company founded in 1967
Partnership for over half a century
Joint venture with Chevron, a major US energy corporation
Global competitiveness in scale and quality
Fourth largest oil refinery in the world
Based on a single plant
Execution capability to build a perfect complex
Korea’s largest oil upgrading facility
How petrochemicals change our daily lives
Competitiveness in the aromatics and polymer businesses
Technology boosting dynamics
Kixx, a global leading brand for lubricants
Network built together with partners
2,800 gas and filling stations nationwide
From an oil-importing country to an exporter of petroleum products
Exporting to over 60 countries around the world
Business expansion via global network
"UAE / VIETNAM / MEXICO / CHINA / JAPAN /
RUSSIA / SINGAPORE"
The 53rd founding anniversary message
"GS Caltex has continued to grow by boldly embracing challenges and overcoming countless difficulties.
For example, when the Second Oil Crisis threatened refinery operations, we became the first Korean company in the industry to begin toll processing by using idle refining facilities.
Exports of semi-finished goods allowed us to prevail during hard times.
If we take preemptive measures, I believe we can turn the current crisis into another opportunity for progress."
Building a balanced portfolio between the petroleum and non-petroleum businesses
Reaching beyond our existing core competencies
To the solid growth engine of the future
Launch of the olefins business, the building blocks of the petrochemical industry
Redefining gas stations
energy plus hub
Evolution of the mobility charging infrastructure
energy hub
Endeavors to establish shared mobility hub
Car sharing business
Electric kickboard
Electric bicycle
Initiative to build drone delivery hub
Drone delivery
Responsibility to consider the future of humankind
Building a sustainable, circular economy
Energy efficiency to reduce the carbon footprint
Replacement to eco-friendly fuel for the Yeosu Refinery
Creating new value by upcycling
Production of compounded resin by recycling waste plastic
Mass production through eco-friendly bio-based processes
Development of an eco-friendly material (2,3-Butanediol)
Eco-friendly material that appeals to our sensibility
Development of an eco-friendly polymer (thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with high stiffness)
Led by flexible and creative thinking
Transformation in the way we work made by digital technology
DX (3D training simulator at the Yeosu Refinery)
Customer first mindset
Customer-centered management
Flexible and agile corporate culture that produces results
We-dership, leadership practiced by all
Endless attempts without fear of failure
Bringing arts & culture into our communities
GS Caltex Yeosu Culture & Arts Park Yeulmaru
Island of art, Jangdo
Hope for future generations
Maeum Talk Talk, art therapy program for children
People are at the center of everything
GS Caltex Learning & Development Center
The belief that nothing is impossible if we continue to perserve
GS Caltex Seoul Kixx Volleyball Team
"Since 1967, our efforts have built up
to become today’s energy."
"Our endeavors going forward
will become tomorrow’s energy."
"And when our PLUS adds up,
it will become the world's energy."
Energy, opening up the possibilities
GS Caltex in Numbers