2015 media releases
Royal Dutch Shell plc media releases published in 2015.
Shell Opens Largest Internationally Operated Lubricants Plant In Indonesia
Nov 5, 2015
Jakarta, November 5, 2015 – As part of its continued growth strategy, Shell today opened its latest lubricant blending plant in Asia and the largest internationally operated lubricant plant in Indonesia.
Shell launches artificial intelligence-powered service for lubricant customers
Aug 4, 2015
Shell is the first company in the lubricants sector to launch an artificial intelligence-driven service for customers - Shell Virtual Assistant. It is an interactive one-stop shop on the Shell website where customers and distributors can ask common lubricant-related questions, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Shell introduces motorcycle oils made from natural gas
Jul 16, 2015
Motorcycles use less engine oil than trucks or cars and work it much harder. Combine that with increasing demand for extended oil drain intervals and improved fuel efficiency, and the oil needs to work harder for even longer. To help motorcycle owners meet these requirements and protect their engines, Shell has launched the next generation of premium motorcycle oil – Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology. This is the first-ever synthetic motorcycle oil made from natural gas using Shell proprietary gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology, marketed as Shell PurePlus Technology.
Shell further ups lubricant capacity in Greater China with eighth blending plant
Jun 25, 2015
Shell is set to meet growing lubricant demand in China with the opening of its eighth world-class lubricant blending plant in the country in Tianjin. This complements seven Shell lubricant blending plants already operating in greater China. The new plant can produce 330 million litres of finished product per year and has the potential to expand to 500 million litres. At its full potential capacity, the plant would be Shell's largest lubricant blending plant in China.
Another Shell first in China: Launch of latest engine oils for natural gas vehicles
May 20, 2015
Shell Lubricants has launched two new products in China for trucks and buses running on natural gas – Shell Rimula R5 NG and Shell Rimula R3 NG.
Asian drivers recognise impact of motor oil on fuel efficiency
Mar 23, 2015
In a survey of 5,000 people across five Asian countries – China, India, Pakistan, Singapore and Vietnam – Shell discovered that nine out of ten Asian drivers are aware that a high-quality motor oil can help improve their vehicle’s fuel efficiency. China (98%) was the highest, while Singapore (70%) was the lowest.
Shell and BMW deepen collaboration
Feb 16, 2015
Shell premium motor oils Shell Helix Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum to power BMW Motorsport and Shell V-Power becomes the premium fuel recommended by BMW M Automobiles
Hyundai recommends Shell as preferred aftermarket oil supplier for another five years
Jan 30, 2015
Today Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Shell Lubricants announced the renewal, for another five years, of their agreement for Shell to be recommended as the preferred aftermarket motor oil supplier for Hyundai vehicles worldwide. Branded motor oils manufactured by Shell will be recommended in Hyundai workshops and made available to customers in over 70 countries. The companies have now been cooperating for a decade.
Shell completes Global gas-to-liquid (GTL) base oil supply chain with new Middle East hub
Jan 14, 2015
Facility located near Dubai represents Shell’s fourth and newest GTL base oil storage hub
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