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All media releases published by Shell Lubricants this year, and archived releases from recent years.

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Shell technical partnership keeps Nissan Formula E Team’s ambitions on track

London â€“ Shell and Nissan Formula E Team have announced the continuation of their long-running technical partnership in the FIA Formula E World Championship.

Shell Launches Direct Liquid Cooling Fluid - Our Latest Evolution in Data Centre Cooling

Houston – Shell is turning down the heat and turning up the performance in data centers with the launch of Shell DLC Fluid S3 — a cutting-edge Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) solution designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Shell Helix unveils striking new packaging and launches ‘Unleash the Power Within’ campaign

Barcelona - Shell Helix unveils striking new packaging and launches ‘Unleash the Power Within’ campaign for its top tier Shell Helix Ultra motor oil, featuring official drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Shell cooling fluids certified by Intel for use in data centres worldwide – an industry first

London - Shell Lubricants’ (“Shellâ€) immersion cooling fluids have become the first to receive official certification from a major chip manufacturer, allowing its innovative products to be used with confidence in data centres worldwide.

Shell and BMW M Motorsport announce renewal of longstanding partnership beyond 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Shell and BMW M Motorsport announce that they have signed the renewal of their dynamic and longstanding partnership, bringing collaboration across energy, innovation, and premium technology. The signing will see Shell continuing to support BMW M Motorsport’s factory racing program such as World Endurance Championship and International Motor Sports Association. Additionally, Shell and BMW M Motorsport will continue to collaborate on GT3 racing activities with highlights like the Deutsche Touringwagen Meisterschaft (German Touring Car Championship) race series, and the famous Macau Grand Prix.

Shell Advance: Ride On with the Premium, Most Advanced API SP Standard

Buriram, Thailand â€” Shell Lubricants today launched their newly upgraded full-synthetic lubricant, Shell Advance Ultra with API SP, the premium motorcycle and scooter oil trusted by riders worldwide, at the 2025 MotoGP in Thailand.

From Monza to the main road: Shell and Ducati unveil new exclusive motorcycle engine oil

Shell Lubricants (Shell) and Ducati are about to launch the exclusive new co-branded motorcycle Shell Advance Ducati Genuine Oil 15W-50, designed to meet the requirements of the next generation of Ducati engines.

Shell Helix Ultra: Unleashing More Power with the New 2025 API SQ Standard¹

Shell Helix Ultra is now API SQ ready - marking a milestone in technology leadership and raising the bar further in engine power, and protection.2

Shell tops global lubricants market for 18ᵗʰ consecutive year

Shell Lubricants are named the number one leading lubricants supplier, globally, for the eighteenth consecutive year by Kline.

Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils

New Shell Helix Ultra products with upgraded specifications enable customers to unleash more engine power.

Shell Lubricants and Ducati extend global lubricants collaboration

London – Shell Lubricants and Ducati will co-design high-performance motorcycle engine oils for a further three years, with Shell also continuing to supply the oils to Ducati’s global dealer network, as part of an extension of a collaboration established in 2020.

Shell to build grease manufacturing plant in Indonesia

Jakarta â€“ Shell Indonesia (‘Shell’) announced its plan to build its first grease manufacturing plant (GMP) in Indonesia. The plant is a new addition that will compliment Shell’s existing Marunda Lubricants Oil Blending Plant (LOBP) in Bekasi, Indonesia.

Shell remains supplier of engine oil to the BMW Group in Asia and RoW

Hamburg - Shell has renewed its partnership with the BMW Group in the Rest of World (RoW) and Asia clusters. It will continue to supply the aftersales business of all BMW Group brands as the exclusive producer and supplier of engine oil to these regions until 2027.

Shell Lubricants completes acquisition of Âé¶¹´«Ã½-based MIDEL and MIVOLT

London − Shell U.K. Limited has completed the acquisition of MIDEL and MIVOLT, from Manchester-based M&I Materials Ltd.

Shell leads global lubricants market for 17ᵗʰ year

Shell Lubricants retains its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 17ᵗʰ consecutive year, according to the 21ˢᵗ edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2022.

Shell Lubricants introduces immersion cooling fluids aimed at reducing energy consumption of data centres

Shell Lubricants has introduced a range of single-phase immersion cooling fluids to keep computer components cool in an efficient way while helping to cut energy consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions especially in energy-intensive facilities such as data centres.

Shell Starship 3.0 shows reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions during demonstration runs

Shell Starship 3.0 has successfully completed a U.S. West Coast demonstration run to once again, showcase the art of the possible for efficiency and carbon reduction in commercial road transport.

Shell Lubricants to acquire Âé¶¹´«Ã½-based MIDEL and MIVOLT, strengthening its product portfolio for power and renewables sectors

Shell U.K. Limited has signed an agreement to purchase MIDEL and MIVOLT, two lines of business currently owned by Manchester-based M&I Materials Ltd.

Shell Lubricants publishes whitepaper: ‘Breaking New Ground: Shaping a Successful Future for Mining’

New whitepaper explores how miners can overcome operational challenges and help to create a sustainable future.

Shell and Ducati launch new high-performance motorbike oil

Shell Lubricants (Shell) and Ducati Corse have collaborated to create a new high-performance motorbike oil, specifically designed for the new Ducati Panigale V4 R with dry clutch – the closest production model to a competition motorbike ever made.

Shell Lubricants supports new API document for Life Cycle Assessment

API document defines an industry-specific methodology for the life cycle assessment of lubricants.

Shell Starship 3.0 to accelerate progress toward decarbonisation within heavy transport sector

Testing with renewable natural gas will happen this summer

Shell and Wärtsilä extend strategic partnership for engine lubricant solutions

New Master Lubricants Agreement (MLA) sees organisations extend 2020-signed Testing Oil Partnership, with Shell becoming Wärtsilä’s designated strategic partner for stationary engine oils.

Shell and Ducati extend partnership as MotoGP enters new era of more sustainable fuels

Extension of one of the most recognisable partnerships in premier motorcycle racing.

Shell has today announced a multi-year extension of its Technical Partnership with Ducati Corse factory racing team, up to 2027.

Shell supports debut of the BMW M Hybrid V8

Shell Brands International (‘Shell’) partnered with BMW M Motorsport to support the BMW M Hybrid V8 – the first BMW M Motorsport prototype race car with a hybrid drive system – on its race debut at the ‘Rolex 24’ at Daytona (USA).

Shell Acquires Allied Reliability, Further Expanding Its North American Lubricants Business

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company d/b/a SOPUS Products, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc. (“Shellâ€) that comprises Shell’s US lubricants business, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of TFH Reliability Group, LLC, the parent company of Allied Reliability Inc. (“Allied Reliabilityâ€).

Shell completes acquisition of ECL business of PANOLIN

Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shell plc (“Shellâ€) in Switzerland, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, US and Sweden (Shell (Switzerland) AG, Shell U.K. Limited, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company and Shell Aviation Sweden AB) have completed the acquisition of the Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs) business of the PANOLIN Group.

Shell leads global lubricants market for 16ᵗʰ year

Shell Lubricants retains its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 16th consecutive year, according to the 20th edition of Kline & Company’s report Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2021.

Shell collaborates with Nissan Formula E Team on new Gen3 car

The Nissan Formula E Team has unveiled the car that they will race during Season 9 of the FIA Formula E World Championship, and Shell Motorsports is excited to collaborate with its long-standing partner in the Gen3 era.

Shell Lubricants and Blue Tide Environmental to work together to progress circular economy

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, a subsidiary of Shell plc (“Shellâ€), has acquired a 49% interest in Blue Tide Environmental LLC (“Blue Tideâ€), a company focused on building a global network of lubricant recycling facilities. Blue Tide is owned by Tailwater Capital LLC, a private equity firm that takes an integrated approach to investing in energy and environmental infrastructure solutions.

Logano captures second NASCAR Cup Series title in four years, powered by Pennzoil Synthetic Technology

Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang race team finished the season where they began - in victory lane. Logano, capped off the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season with his second championship title in four years following Sunday’s victory at Phoenix Raceway in the NASCAR Championship Race.

Shell signs agreement to acquire ECL business of PANOLIN

Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shell plc (“Shellâ€) in Switzerland, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, US and Sweden (Shell (Switzerland) AG, Shell U.K. Limited, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company and Shell Aviation Sweden AB) have entered into agreements to acquire the Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs) business of the PANOLIN Group.

Shell and Hyundai Motorsport announce three-year WRC partnership extension

Shell and Hyundai Motorsport have reached a new agreement that will see a three-year extension to its long-standing partnership

As well as continuing to be title sponsor of the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, Shell will extend its technical collaboration with the Alzenau-based squad

The partnership has taken 21 WRC victories, including the most recent at Rally Italia Sardegna, the team’s first with the new Hyundai i20 N Rally1.

Shell and IndyCar Will Introduce Renewable Race Fuel for NTT IndyCar Series in 2023

The efforts will include a variety of sustainability initiatives to help reduce the carbon footprint within the NTT INDYCAR Series.

Shell and Penske Extend Long Standing Relationship in Motorsports

Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US) and Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced a multi-year extension and expansion of their Sponsorship Agreement with Team Penske, the NTT IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).

Shell partners with Nissan to create hybrid rally concept car

Shell equips car with innovative lubricants and biofuel.

Driving to a Sustainable Future

Our next generation lubricant is now carbon neutral*

Shell leads global lubricants market for 15ᵗʰ year

Shell named number one global supplier in all three main categories – consumer, commercial and industrial
Shell retains its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 15th consecutive year, according to the 19th edition of Kline & Company’s report Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2021.

Shell acquires a leading tolls solutions business to enhance customer road transport experience.

Shell Commercial Road Transport (Shell) has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire MS Europe BV (MSTS Tolls), a leading tolls solutions provider, from TreviPay. MSTS Tolls with its innovative product portfolio and deep tolling expertise will allow Shell to build a best in class tolling experience for customers in the European commercial road transport sector. The purchase is expected to close towards the end of 2021.

Shell Announces Gadus S3 Grease as First and Only NLGI Dual-Certified Grease on the Market Globally

Shell Lubricant Solutions (Shell) has announced the Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease is now certified against the NLGI High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) certification, in addition to its previously held NLGI GC–LB performance classification, making it the first dual-certified grease currently available in the world. Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease has also obtained the +HL tag for enhanced level of performance in the heavy load carrying capacity category.

Shell and ITOCHU join forces to deliver digitalisaton and decarbonisaton pathways for ITCOHU’S mining operations

Shell International and ITOCHU Corporation have announced they will collaborate to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of ITOCHU’s mining sites. Shell will offer its sectoral expertise in decarbonisation and digitalisation pathways expertise to find solutions that meet the specific needs of ITOCHU, an investment firm headquartered in Tokyo, which manages a Metals and Minerals portfolio that includes mining sites across the globe.

Shell acquires full ownership of MachineMax to drive next phase of global commercialisation to multiple industry sectors

Shell has become the sole owner of MachineMax, acquiring the stakes held by MachineMax’ s two other investors - BCG Digital Ventures and B Capital Group – as well as the company’s two founders. In addition, Shweta Saxena assumes the role of MachineMax CEO. MachineMax helps companies to maximise the profitability and efficiency of their off-highway fleets using smart sensors and next-generation analytics.

Shell and Penske announce strategic collaboration to help drive decarbonization and sustainability across sectors

Long-term global partners will aim to help their customers achieve sustainability ambitions.

Shell Naturelle takes lubricants beyond 'environmentally acceptable' to advance sustainable operations

With businesses worldwide coming under pressure to maximise output while also contributing to a more sustainable future, Shell has introduced a refreshed portfolio of Shell Naturelle biodegradable lubricants, designed to help reduce environmental impact without compromising on equipment performance.

Shell and Hyundai renew global cooperation to accelerate delivery of zero-emissions mobility solutions for customers

Shell continues as exclusively recommended lubricants supplier for Hyundai’s global aftermarket network

Maserati and Shell launch new exclusive co-branded motor oil for hybrid models

Shell and Maserati have extended their long-standing technical and commercial collaboration with the launch of the new Shell Helix Ultra Hybrid 0W-30 oil for Maserati hybrid engines.

The Future of Downstream: Decarbonisation, Collaboration and Digitalisation

Keynote speech at the Future Downstream conference, where Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President, Sectors & Decarbonisation, Shell, outlines and explores three key trends driving downstream businesses – sector decarbonisation, the need for wide-ranging collaboration and the importance of digitalisation.

Carbon neutral lubricants: The next step in our journey towards net zero

Carlos Maurer, Shell’s Executive Vice President, Sectors & Decarbonisation, on how Shell Lubricants offers customers around the world an expanded portfolio of carbon neutral lubricants.

Shell introduces a global portfolio of carbon neutral lubricants

London - Customers in key markets worldwide can now choose carbon neutral1 lubricants across select brands, with Shell aiming to compensate for 700,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year.

Shell Lubricants and Whitmore Announce Definitive Agreement to Form Joint Venture to Provide Industrial Products and Services to North America Rail and United States Mining Customers

DALLAS, TX â€“ CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSWI) and Pennzoil-Quaker State Company dba SOPUS products (“Shellâ€), a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell Oil Company that comprises Shell’s United States (“U.S.â€) lubricants business, announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC (“Whitmoreâ€), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSWI, and Shell will form a joint venture (“JVâ€) to market, distribute, and sell lubricants, greases, coolants, reliability products, and related industrial services to the North America rail and U.S. mining sectors. The JV, which will be named Shell & Whitmore Reliability Solutions, LLC, is expected to be owned fifty percent by each of Whitmore and Shell.

What’s driving road freight decarbonisation? Planning, collaboration and a whole fleet of innovative solutions.

Carlos Maurer, Shell’s Executive Vice President, Sectors & Decarbonisation on how the next 10 years will be critically important for the road freight sector to introduce zero emission vehicles into the global fleet.

Road Freight sector close to tipping point to decarbonise faster than many expect

London - Shell and Deloitte today published a joint study on how to decarbonise the road freight sector, which is based on the views of road freight executives and experts from around the world. More than 70% of the 158 interviewees consider decarbonisation as the leading or top 3 priority for their organisation.

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd and Shell Overseas Holdings Limited have completed deal for Shell to acquire 100% of the shares in Shell Lubricants Japan K.K.

Digitalisation and Collaboration for a Lower Carbon Energy Future.

Speaking virtually at the NetEase Future Conference in Hangzhou, China, Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President, Global Commercial, Shell, outlines how Shell can work with China’s digital leaders to help drive a lower carbon future.

Wärtsilä selects Shell as test oil partner for factory testing

The technology group Wärtsilä and Shell will further strengthen their partnership through Shell becoming Wärtsilä’s test oil partner for engines during the factory testing process.

Shell retains Leadership of Global Lubricants market for 14ᵗʰ consecutive year

Shell leads globally in all three main categories – consumer, commercial and industrial.

London, 26th November 2020 â€“ Shell remains the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for 14 consecutive years, according to Kline & Company’s  report. Using 2019 as the base year, the report covers all leading lubricant consuming country markets, market segments, product types, and formulations. Shell retains the number1 global leadership position for the three lubricants categories tracked by Kline – consumer automotive, commercial automotive and industrial.

Shell special e-transmission fluid to feature in new Mahindra racing M7electro formula e racing car

FE co-engineering part of wider collaboration between Shell and Mahindra

Shell and Kreisel Electric form strategic alliance to offer high-performance electric battery solution

The combined battery technology system delivers industry-leading battery efficiency and fast-charging capabilities as well as superior safety and stability

London â€“ Kreisel Electric and Shell have developed a unique and competitive battery solution combining Kreisel’s cutting edge lithium-ion battery module technology with Shell’s tailored thermal management fluid. The Kreisel and Shell battery technology system can be used in both passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as in other sector applications requiring high performance electric batteries. Kreisel Electric and Shell will jointly market the solution.

“Decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectorsâ€

Speaking at the virtual MENA Energy Meet event, Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President Global Commercial Shell, says that urgency, innovation and collaboration are all vital to deliver sector decarbonisation

Shell launches E-Fluids for Electrified Commercial Vehicles

Shell E-fluids portfolio improves reliability, efficiency and performance for all passenger and commercial vehicles with electric powertrains.

London â€“ Shell extends its globally available specialised fluids portfolio – Shell E-Fluids – to support battery electric (BEV) as well as fuel cell electric (FCEV) powertrains for commercial light, medium and heavy goods vehicles. Shell works with truck and bus manufacturers to co-engineer bespoke fluids that meet the specific needs of their different electric drivetrains for their commercial vehicle models.

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd and Shell Overseas Holdings Limited have signed an agreement for Shell to acquire 100% of the shares in Shell Lubricants Japan K.K.

Shell and Ducati deepen technical partnership expanding distribution of Shell Advance Ducati engine oil

Shell continues supply of first fill engine oil for Ducati’s Italian and Thai production plants.

Borgo Panigale, Italy â€“ Shell and Ducati announced the three-year renewal of their engine oil first fill agreement for all Ducati motorcycles produced at its factories in Bologna (Italy) and Rayong (Thailand). In addition, Ducati is extending to Germany, France and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ its aftermarket agreement with Shell for the exclusive Shell Advance Ducati engine oil, which already covered the Italian and North American markets.

Shell and IBM Team up to Accelerate Digitalisation in the Mining Industry

New online marketplace offers field-tested solutions that can help customers improve safety, efficiency and sustainability.

New York - Shell and IBM (NYSEIBM) today launched Oren, a global B2B Digital mining services marketplace platform, co developed by the companies aimed at helping mining companies find solutions related to safety, sustainability, mine planning and operational efficiency. By hosting new technology and digital solutions in one place, Oren aims to accelerate the digitisation of the mining industry, speed up the transformation of mining workflows and build in more operational resiliency in a rapidly changing world. 

Shell to double capacity in Indonesian lubricant plant to meet growing domestic demand

Bekasi, Indonesia â€“ Shell Indonesia today announced its investment to double the production capacity of its world-class lubricants oil blending plant (LOBP) located in Marunda Centre, near Jakarta, Indonesia. Upon completion, the plant will be capable of producing up to 300 million litres of finished lubricants annually across the 9-hectare site. This expansion will enable Shell to meet the growing demand of the domestic lubricants market and contribute to the advancement of Indonesia’s downstream industry.