Elhydro Limited, located in Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica, is a multifaceted company specializing in manufacturing and distributing industrial lubricants, fluids, greases, oils, chemicals, natural gases, biofuels, petroleum distillates, heavy duty hard and soft parts, filtration system and products, and offers ISO17025 A2LAaccredited laboratory oil analysis services. Under the leadership of CEO Tanya Morgan and President Phillip Scott, the
company aims to advance renewable energy solutions in Jamaica.
In October 2018, Elhydro Limited partnered with the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on biodiesel production
This initiative seeks to create innovative methods for producing biodiesel from local feedstocks, such as castor oil and waste vegetable oils while meeting
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Elhydro Limited is a major privately held manufacturer and distributor of refined and renewable petroleum products worldwide. Its portfolio includes petrochemical feedstocks, naphtha specialties, lubricating oils, greases, and biofuels such as biodiesel. The company serves the automotive, industrial, and heavy-duty markets with packaged and
bulk shipments and offers customized services for various industries, including agriculture and power generation.
Elhydro explores island-wide biodiesel’s application in diesel engines, highlighting benefits like improved lubricity, lower toxicity, and reduced emissions. Furthermore, it is investigating the production of valuable by-products, including glycerin, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals.
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Elhydro offers various products, including Starfire branded items, and collaborates with companies Starfire Premium Products, Pennstar Lubricants, Kleenoil USA, Triarii Advisors, STARFIRE Century laboratory, and DAMERA International. Through these efforts, Elhydro remains committed energy and environmental stewardship.
In 2014, Elhydro patented a hydrogen energy source in Jamaica, positioning itself as an innovator in renewable energy. This technology could serve as a standalone power source or complement existing systems, potentially changing the island’s energy landscape.
The company’s dedication to environmental sustainability is further demonstrated through its association with Kleenoil Jamaica, which focuses on efficiency and ecological intelligence. Operating from Bogue Industrial Estate, St. James, offers services to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Elhydro Limited is a key player in Jamaica’s energy sector, collaborating with institutions like UTech to promote renewable energy and sustainable solutions. The company aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support the nation’s energy sustainability goals.
A potential partnership with the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport (M.S.E.T.T.) and Petrojam Limited focuses on developing biodiesel from locally grown Castor Plant Beans as feedstock, thought a proposed farmers’ cooperative utilizing farming communities and farm lands, in addition to long term lease arrangement for lands such as reclaimed mined out bauxite lands instituted by Elhydro will transformed Jamaica’s energy, transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors while bolstering economic growth.
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