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Shell today reaffirmed its commitment to achieve sustainable mobility through the development of various alternative sources of energy at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum conference held in Shanghai, China. Speaking to more than 3,000 delegates at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum conference, Mr. Pirret outlined the Shell strategy to enable more sustainable transport through three avenues: partnership with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM); developing fuels, lubricants and other products that can deliver cleaner, more energy-efficient transport; and working with consumers to help them improve their vehicle fuel efficiency.
With partners such as Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen and Mercedes, Shell has been developing advanced lubricants to meet OEMs’ specific requirements. One result of the OEM partnership is the development of LowSAPs, or low sulphated ash, phosphorous and sulphur lubricants that can optimize the efficiency of the engines’ after-treatment systems. In China, Shell has built partnerships with more than 40 major auto manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Renault-Nissan, Shanghai General Motors, Suzuki and FAW, in an effort to provide the best lubricant and fuels products and services to Chinese consumers.
To ensure that there is a steady supply of fuel for future generations and to reduce CO2 emissions, Shell is continuously looking for better ways to extract oil from unconventional sources like sand and shale, and develop alternative fuel sources. Gas-to-liquid Fuel, or GTL is one example of an alternative fuel source that Shell is developing. GTL Fuels can be delivered using existing fuel infrastructure and can be used in conventional diesel engines without the need for modification. Shell is also exploring and developing second-generation biofuels and hydrogen.
Yvonnick Gazeau |
