2019 media releases

Shell retains leadership of global lubricants market for 13th consecutive year

Nov 7, 2019

Shell remains the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for 13 consecutive years, according to Kline & Company’s 17^th Edition Global Lubricants Industry: Market Analysis and Assessment: 2019 report. Using 2018 as the base year, the report covers all leading lubricant consuming country markets, market segments, product types, and formulations.

Shell uses solar energy to help power lubricant plants in Europe and Asia

Aug 5, 2019

Shell is installing solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of seven lubricant plants in China, India, Italy, Singapore and Switzerland. Combined, the panels are expected to generate over 7,500 MWh of electricity annually, and can result in the avoidance of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 4,500 tonnes on a CO₂-equivalent basis per year, equivalent to taking about 2,600 cars off the road for one year.

Shell launches e-fluids to optimise electric vehicle performance

May 21, 2019

Shell has launched a new range of fluids specifically designed to work in battery electric vehicles (EVs). These E-Transmission Fluids, E-Thermal Fluids and E-Greases will make battery EVs perform better and be more efficient. This is part of Shell’s ongoing drive to support electric mobility and offer more and cleaner energy solutions for our customers.

Future Energy Mix

Mar 6, 2019

At Fuel + Lubes Week in Singapore, Richard Jory, Shell’s Vice President, Lubricants Supply Chain, spoke on how lubricants play an important role in making vehicles as efficient as possible while preparing for the transport system of the future.

Digitalisation in the Energy Industry: Adapt, or be Disrupted

Mar 5, 2019

At the Global Leadership Summit for the Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union, Richard Jory, Shell’s Vice President, Lubricants Supply Chain, spoke on how Shell is extracting value from digital solutions while staying focused on delivering to customers.