Sectors and Applications
Construction
Construction operators face multiple challenges
- Deadlines are tight, so productivity is key.
- Standards and regulations are evolving rapidly.
- Pressure to use fewer resources without compromising performance.
- Operating near woodland, farmland, waterways or underground.
No two clients are the same. But across every sector and every region of the globe, our clients tell us about similar challenges4:
- The need to cut costs wherever possible.
- The need to extend equipment life and cut total cost of ownership.
- The need to reduce downtime.
And there is difficulty in doing all of the above when things are constantly changing, new technologies need to be adopted, and in-house expert technical advice is in short supply.
Shell PANOLIN for construction
Reducing the environmental impact of critical operations should not mean that you need to compromise on productivity or protection.
Shell PANOLIN has a portfolio of products suitable for use in environmentally regulated applications and sectors, including construction operations on or near waterways.
Shell PANOLIN is our range of high-performance lubricants assessed against readily biodegradable criteria (i.e OECD 301 series)[5] and formulated to demonstrate a lower aquatic environmental impact[6] including reduced environmental persistence.
See where Shell PANOLIN products can be used in your construction equipment by exploring our 3D application guides below.
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Mining
Improving operational sustainability can contribute to competitive advantage
In mining, efforts to decarbonise and reduce environmental impact are accelerating focus on end-to-end supply chain. Many mining companies are pursuing net-zero emissions plans, driving a heightened focus on sustainability in the supply chain.[7]
63% of mining executives cite "license to operate" as their top business risk [8]
Some of the key challenges for the mining sector include:
- Balancing output and environmental impact
- Ensuring 24/7 equipment reliability even in harsh conditions
- Prioritising water and soil pollution prevention
- Considering cost savings and long-term value whilst reducing risks in sensitive environments.
Lubricants can make a difference to
- Equipment performance: improving efficiency while reducing emissions.
- Equipment life – protecting critical components to keep vehicles running; and
- Sustainability goals – reducing environmental impact.
Forestry & Agriculture
Key challenges in the forestry & farming sectors
- Need to optimise yields and reduce ownership costs while reducing environmental impact.
- Responsibility to safeguard sensitive ecosystems, preventing soil, water and air pollution.
- Need to stay compliant with evolving standards and regulations.
- Have to maintain equipment availability during critical planting and harvesting seasons.
No two clients are the same. But across every sector and every region of the globe, our clients tell us about similar challenges[9]:
- The need to cut costs wherever possible.
- The need to extend equipment life and cut total cost of ownership.
- The need to reduce downtime.
And there is difficulty in doing all of the above when things are constantly changing, new technologies need to be adopted and in-house expert technical advice is in short supply.
See where Shell PANOLIN products can be used in your construction equipment by exploring our 3D application guides below.
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Power
Hydropower operators face the challenge of maintaining reliable equipment performance while suitable for use in environmentally regulated applications.[2] Shell PANOLIN lubricants are designed to help meet both objectives by delivering high-performance lubrication for hydraulic systems, turbine controls, wicket gates, spillway gates, and other critical hydropower applications.
Marine
Businesses are under pressure to deliver more, while also protecting the environment in which they operate [2]. This means they must adapt to changing standards and regulations – and use fewer resources, without compromising performance. All of this requires the proper maintenance and protection of equipment – an area in which high performance lubricants tested (e.g. OECD 301 series criteria) for ready biodegradability can help.
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[1] World Bank, April 2020.
[2] Construction Market by Type (Renovation and New Construction), by Sector (Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Industrial) – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2030; NMSC Construction Market Size and Share | Statistics – 2030.
[3] Globe Newswire, Global Green Building Materials Market to Reach $425.4 billion by 2027, 2020.
[4] The statistics used are based on a survey, commissioned by Shell Lubricant Solutions and conducted by research firm Edelman Intelligence, based on 350 interviews with construction sector staff who purchase, influence the purchase of or use lubricants and/or greases as part of their job across seven countries (the USA, China, India, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and the UK) from March to April 2018.
[5] Our lubricant biodegradability claims are determined from the biodegradability profile of its component and no longer from a finished-product test.
[6] Compared to conventional hydraulic oils
[7] Offers reduced impact of leaks or accidental spillage into aquatic environments compared to conventional mineral oils thanks to their biodegradability profile. (Publication EPA 800-R-11-002). {add full statement from TDS)
[8] S&P Global Market Intelligence, December 2020
[9] EY: Top 10 business risks and opportunities for mining and metals in 2021
[10] Shell PANOLIN S4 tier are typically formulated with saturated esters and oil life is measured in accordance with Industry Standards ISO 4263-3. Actual effects and benefits may vary. No guarantees provided.
[11] When compared to conventional mineral oils, it will have a reduced environmental impact in the event of a leak or accidental spillage. All PANOLIN products are readily biodegradable (Biodegradable OECD 301B > 60%) and have low aquatic ecotoxicity (Classified as “not harmful” to freshwater invertebrates when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD 202 guidelines.
[12] Offers reduced impact of leaks or accidental spillage into aquatic environments compared to conventional mineral oils thanks to their higher biodegradability. (Publication EPA 800-R-11-002).
