Shell PANOLIN Biodegradable Lubricants for Construction
Challenges in construction
Balancing soaring demand with reduced environmental impact is crucial
By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population will live in cities1. The global construction industry is expected to grow by 54% over the remainder of the decade2. Green building innovation is gaining pace and the global green building materials market is set to reach $425.4 billion by 20273.
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 biodegradable products designed for a range of construction conditions and applications; these lubricants are especially suited for environmentally sensitive areas and operations in or near water.
Reduce oil usage and waste
- Longer oil-drain intervals mean less oil being produced, purchased and disposed of.5
Lower environmental impact
- Readily biodegradable, have low ecotoxicity and a range of EU Ecolabel certified fluids.6
[1] World Bank, April 2020
[2] Construction Market by Type (Renovation and New Construction), by Sector (Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Industrial) 鈥� Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2030; NMSC
[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 麻豆传媒) from March to April 2018.
[5] 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.
[6] 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 鈥渘ot harmful鈥� to freshwater invertebrates when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD 202 guidelines.
