Esso Research Centre

The Esso Research Centre was a research centre in Oxfordshire.

Esso Research Centre[1]
Location within Oxfordshire
General information
TypeChemical Research Centre
AddressOxfordshire
Coordinates51.61°N 1.32°W / 51.61; -1.32
Elevation95 m (312 ft)
ClientEsso
OwnerEsso Petroleum Company Limited
LandlordEsso Research

History

The site was Esso's main European technical centre for fuels and lubricants. The site was extended in 1957.

Structure

It was situated on the western side of the A4130, around a half-mile south-west of the junction with the A34. The site had the staff of Esso Research, with around 500 scientists and engineers.

Function

It conducted research into chemistry.

References

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