Chevron Oronite introduces OLOA® 46600

9 March 2011 – SAN RAMON, CA – Chevron Oronite recently announced that it has completed testing and is now releasing OLOA® 46600, a new high-performance additive developed specifically for engines operating in landfill, biomass and digester gas operations (i.e., low methane, high moisture, corrosive gases).

The product has undergone rigorous field testing in highly loaded, late-model engines to verify its performance in severe landfill operations. More specifically, OLOA 46600 was found to extend drain intervals up to 50 percent, while reducing piston and combustion chamber deposits compared to traditional landfill gas engine oils. Our unique formulating approach results in lower deposit levels, which helps to prevent premature engine wear and extend maintenance intervals, thereby lowering the cost to the operator.

“In the past, our expertise in NGEO field testing has gone a long way toward cementing trust and strong relationships with OEMs and customers,” said John Palazzotto, Senior NGEO additive formulator, Chevron Oronite. “Now – after listening to market needs and putting to work our research capabilities, technological expertise and years of field experience – we have created an innovative OLOA product that once again proves Oronite is at the forefront of natural gas engine oil technology.”

Finished oils formulated with OLOA 46600 represent a significant improvement versus competitive products because of the unique combination of modern, optimally balanced components that provide multiple performance advantages over other landfill lubricants.

Chevron Oronite Company LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. It is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of fuel and lubricant additives, providing solutions to customers globally. Headquartered in San Ramon, California (USA), Chevron Oronite maintains three regional offices in Houston (Americas Region), Paris (Europe-Africa-Middle East Region), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific Region); manufacturing sites in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (USA), Gonfreville (France), Singapore, and Mauá (Brazil); and affiliated manufacturing sites in Japan, India and Mexico.

Contact: Robert Connel
Phone: 925-842-0213
E-mail: [email protected]