Our Story

Since 1984, we have looked forward without forgetting our roots. Our vision for the future and our desire for change have always guided us.

Una storia di successo

A Success Story

A story built on vision and innovation that began 40 years ago in Italy. Since 1984, we have been moving toward the future to innovate the hydrocarbons sector and shape the mobility of tomorrow.

The Q8 Brand

The Q8 brand entered the Italian market in 1986. Created by the London agency Wolff Olins, it was immediately presented as highly innovative and original, capable of standing out for its recognizability and memorability.

logo 1986

This is how we were born and how you came to know us.

logo 2004

Over time, we evolved with a sleeker and more instantly recognizable redesign.

logo 2014

Today, you know us like this. We maintain the same spirit from the beginning, never ceasing to innovate.

A SUCCESS STORY
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1984

Q8 enters the Italian market with the acquisition of the Gulf network

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1986

Q8 launches its innovative brand “Q8”

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1988

Q8 enters the lubricants segment by acquiring Roloil (now Q8Oils)

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1990

Q8 expands in the market with the acquisition of Mobil Oil Italiana

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1992

Q8 launches the new large Q8 network with the offering of Q8Oils lubricants

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1993

Q8 converts the Naples refinery into a coastal depot and establishes Servizi e Gestione Italia for network management

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1996

Q8 acquires 50% of the Milazzo Refinery (RAM) from Agip Petroli (now Eni)

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1999

Q8 concentrates all lubricant activities in Conqord Oil (now Q8Oils)

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2001

Q8 enters the Italian market with the acquisition of the Gulf network

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2002

Q8 acquires control of the logistics company Continentale Italiana

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2014

Q8 acquires the distribution network and main logistics assets of Shell Italia

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2024

Q8 acquires 50% of Eco Fox, a leading Italian biodiesel producer