2026 media releases
Media releases published in 2026.
Shell tops global lubricants market for a record 20th consecutive year
London - Shell Lubricants has been confirmed for a record 20th time as the number one best-selling global lubricants supplier. This two-decade run of industry leading momentum was recognised in the latest edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment.
Shell Starts Production at its Grease Manufacturing Plant in Indonesia
Jakarta – Shell Indonesia (‘Shell’) today officially inaugurated its Grease Manufacturing Plant (GMP) in Indonesia. With a production capacity of up to 12 kilotonnes per year, the plant complements Shell’s existing Marunda Lubricants Oil Blending Plant (LOBP) in Bekasi, Indonesia.
Shell and FAW TRUCKS advance Immersion Cooling Battery Technology for Commercial Vehicles
Changchun, China – Shell Lubricants (‘Shell’) and FAW TRUCKS have reached an important milestone in the development of battery thermal management technology for commercial vehicles.
Shell and Hyundai Motor strengthen 20-year partnership with renewed global cooperation agreement
Seoul, Korea – Shell Lubricants (“Shell”) and Hyundai Motor Company have today announced a five-year renewal to their global partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering performance, innovation and value.
Shell unveils its Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car
London - Shell has today unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to inspire a new design philosophy for the next generation of battery electric vehicles (EVs).
Shell and BMW M Motorsport announce renewal of long-standing partnership at Le Mans 2026 with enhanced R&D commitment
London - Following the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, Shell Lubricants (“Shell”) and BMW M Motorsport have announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership, extending their agreement with a strengthened focus on research and development (R&D) including sustainable fluid technologies for both motorsport and passenger vehicles.

