Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 achieves LNG Validation from WinGD
Chevron Marine Lubricants’ Taro Ultra Advanced 40 has received LNG Validation status from Swiss marine power company WinGD. This certification covers all WinGD gas (LNG burning) engines and follows the previously granted ‘gas general use’ approval, allowing the lubricant to be used for lubricating all WinGD gas engines.
Designed to provide enhanced marine engine protection, Taro Ultra Advanced 40 helps keep pistons clean at moderate Base Number (BN) and oil ash levels. It offers robust cylinder lubrication for the latest generation of large, low-speed marine diesel engines equipped with exhaust abatement technologies, operating with a range of low to zero sulphur fuels, including VLSFO, ULSFO, LNG, and methanol.
The rigorous testing protocols were conducted in collaboration with WinGD representatives. This latest validation builds on an earlier No Objection Letter (NOL) from MAN Energy Solutions, further attesting to the oil’s effectiveness.
“The rapid transformation towards lower carbon marine operations means that ship engines today are operating with a range of different fuels,” said Luc Verbeeke, senior staff engineer at Chevron Marine Lubricants. “This makes lubrication all the more critical, which is why the advanced formulation of Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is so important in ensuring the highest level of engine protection.”
Frank Venter, global head of Sales of WinGD, added, “We continuously seek innovative lubrication solutions to accommodate the marine sector’s evolving fuel mix, regulatory landscape, and market demands. The validation process with Chevron has been excellent, and this outcome is a result of sustained hard work by Chevron and all parties involved.”
LNG Validation, previously known as ‘DF Validation,’ is widely recognised as a mark of quality valued by customers, providing a competitive advantage for the product.
Chevron Marine Lubricants is committed to developing innovative solutions for its customers by anticipating changes in regulations and technology impacting the marine industry. The company delivers world-class reliability in its products, services, and technology, along with the knowledge and expertise to develop solutions to help meet the ever-changing industry regulations.
WinGD’s innovative technology powers large-bore, two-stroke propulsion systems for various types of deep-sea ships worldwide, including oil and product tankers, bulk carriers, car carriers, general cargo ships, and container ships.
