Shell Marine Products to launch cutting-edge marine lubricant

Shell Marine Products (SMP) is conducting extensive field trials prior to launching its latest cutting-edge marine lubricant, Alexia S4, in 2012. The company plans to use its pioneering knowledge of two-stroke engine oils in launching its new product. Surinderdeep Singh, general manager, Shell Marine Products, said, “We pioneered the oil-stress concept and have previously defined it in four-stroke engines. This scientific thinking was then applied to two-stroke engines and oil stress was found to differ between four and two-stroke engines. We are now using this knowledge and our industry insights to develop new products with optimum performance for current and future needs. We deliver innovation to our customers’ advantage.” Shell Alexia S4 was developed in Shell’s world-class marines testing facility in Hamburg, Germany, in the Marine and Power Innovation Centre (MPIC). The new product was designed for ship operators and is intended to help them reduce the lifetime operating costs and operational complexity under a wide range of operating conditions, fuel specifications, as well as engine and vessel types. SMP supplies fuels, lubricants and related technical services to the marine industry. (September 12, 2011)