Shell Marine Products US
Shell Marine Products US is a division of Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world's largest and most well-known energy companies. Shell Marine is specialized in providing a wide range of marine lubricants, technical services, and support tailored specifically for the maritime industry. The company focuses on delivering high-performance products and innovative solutions to meet the demanding requirements of marine operations.
Key Aspects of Shell Marine Products US
Product Offerings:
- Marine Lubricants: Shell Marine offers a comprehensive range of high-quality marine lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, and hydraulic fluids. These products are designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of marine engines and equipment.
- Greases: Specialized greases for various marine applications to ensure optimal performance under challenging conditions.
- Fuel Additives: Various additives to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Technical Services:
- Technical Support: Expert technical support to help customers select the right lubricants and solve any lubrication-related issues.
- Condition Monitoring: Services like Shell LubeMonitor and Shell Rapid Lubricant Analysis (RLA) to monitor the condition of the lubricants and equipment, helping to prevent breakdowns and extend service intervals.
- Training and Consultancy: Training programs and consultancy services to help customers get the most out of Shell's products.
Sustainability:
- Shell Marine is committed to sustainability and invests in research and development to create products that help reduce environmental impact. This includes offering lubricants that can improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
- The company also aligns with international regulations and environmental standards, ensuring that their products help marine operators comply with global environmental norms.
Global Reach with Local Expertise:
- While Shell Marine Products US focuses on the United States market, the division benefits from Shell’s extensive global network. This allows them to offer consistent and reliable supply chains, ensuring that products and services are available wherever they are needed.
- Shell Marine has a robust distribution network, ensuring prompt delivery and availability of their products to ports and locations around the world.
Innovation and Research:
- Investing heavily in R&D, Shell Marine continuously works on developing new technologies and products that meet the evolving needs of the maritime sector. This includes developing lubricants for modern engines and new fuel types, such as LNG (liquefied natural gas).
- Collaboration with engine manufacturers and ship operators to tailor solutions specific to the needs of contemporary marine operations.
Industry Collaboration and Compliance:
- Shell Marine Products works closely with various industry stakeholders, including ship owners, operators, and classification societies, to ensure that their products meet the highest standards of performance and safety.
- Adherence to industry regulations and standards like those set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Overall, Shell Marine Products US leverages Shell’s global experience, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainability to provide the maritime industry with reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible lubrication solutions.
Marine Fuels and Marine Lubricants
- Phone: 713 230 7853
- Web: www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=marine-en
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Shell News
Costa Cruises Completes Italy's First LNG Bunkering
Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand said its liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered flagship Costa Smeralda has become he first vessel to bunker LNG in Italy.Carried out in the port of La Spezia and completed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, the operation was supported by the Italian Coast Guard, Port Authority of Eastern Ligurian Sea, local authorities and Shell, which is the LNG supplier partner for Costa Group and its parent company…
Shell Outlines Plans for Decarbonized Shipping
It will take well-defined goals and a mix of new green technologies to meet the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) target to achieve net-zero shipping emissions by 2050, oil major Shell said in a newly published report.In the report, Decarbonizing Shipping: Setting Shell’s Course, Shell highlights the role that hydrogen and fuel cells could play in achieving a decarbonized shipping sector.
New LNG ATB Bunker Vessel is a US First
Bunkering ports around the world have long used a variety of small tankers or tug and barge combinations to deliver fuel to visiting ships. Mostly this was heavy oil, but recently a new breed of bunkering vessels is emerging to deliver clean burning liquefied natural gas (LNG) to modern ships with dual-fuel capabilities.The fall of 2020 will see a new addition to this fleet servicing ships in Florida and the Caribbean.
Storms Marco and Laura Shut 82% of Gulf of Mexico Oil Production
U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil companies shut around 82 percent of oil production on Monday and evacuated personnel bracing for the impact of two tropical storms Marco and Laura.From operator reports, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Monday that approximately 82.4 percent of oil production and 56.92 percent of the natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico had been shut-in. Based on data from offshore operator reports submitted as of 11:30 CDT Monday…
Shell to Charter Six Newbuild LNG Carriers
Oil and gas giant Shell has signed long-term charters for six newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.Shell has signed separate agreements for two LNG ships each with affiliates of Knutsen LNG, Korea Line Corporation, and ICBC Financial Leasing and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.The 174,000 cbm LNG ships will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
CrossWind Hires Van Oord for 759 MW Offshore Wind Farm Construction
Dutch offshore services giant Van Oord has won a construction contract for the Hollandse Kust (noord) offshore wind farm from CrossWind.The contract follows the announcement on Wednesday that CrossWind, a Shell-Eneco JV, had won a tender to develop the 759 MW subsidy-free offshore wind farm off the coast of the Netherlands.Van Oord’s activities will encompass the engineering, procurement, construction…
Shell, Peterson Extend Lowestoft Base Contract
Offshore energy industry logistics provider Peterson has agreed on a contract extension with Shell for quayside, warehousing, and transport services from Peterson’s Lowestoft base in the UK.Peterson has supported Shell from the east coast of England since 2015 and the new contract will see that support continue until at least January 2022, the company said.Apart from announcing the extension with Shell…
AF Gruppen to Dismantle Curlew FPSO
Oil company Shell has awarded Norway's AF Gruppen a contract for the dismantling and recycling of the Curlew FPSO.The Curlew is an FPSO which was deployed at the…
Singapore’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel Hits the Water
Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel has hit the water in Keppel Nantong Shipyard in China. The vessel was moved from land to water on May 28, 2020.The news was shared earlier this week by the vessel-owner FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine and Shell Eastern Petroleum."Construction of the 7,500m3 LNG bunkering vessel is progressing smoothly and is on schedule to be completed in 4Q2020…
Contract Extension for Petrojarl Knarr FPSO
Oil company Shell has extended the charter for Altera Infrastructure's FPSO Petrojarl Knarr FPSO, operating at the Knarr field offshore Norway.The FPSO owner, which…
Chevron Wraps Sale of Malampaya Field Stake
U.S. oil major Chevron has completed the exit from the Shell-operated Malampaya gas project offshore the Philippines with the sale of its 45% non-operating interest in the field to Udenna Corporation. The sale deal was signed in October 2019.The Malampaya natural gas field lies about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of the Philippine island of Palawan. Net daily production during 2019 averaged 136 million cubic feet of natural gas and 3…
Taiwan Gets 1st Carbon Neutral LNG Shipment
Taiwan accepted its first carbon neutral shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG). State-owned CPC Corporation, a natural gas, and gasoline company in Taiwan announced…
Wärtsilä to Supply Cargo Handling System for LNG Bunker Vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the cargo handling system for a new 18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel. The ship is being built for Korea Line at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea. The order was placed in January 2020.The contract scope includes the engineering, design, procurement, and commissioning of the overall cargo handling system, including the cargo tank design. The equipment delivery is scheduled to commence at the end of 2020…
Global LNG Demand to Double by 2040: Shell
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), rose by 12.5% to hit 359 million tons last year, according to Royal Dutch Shell’s annual LNG Outlook report.According to the forecast by Shell…
Vroon, Jisco Extend Nautical Aisya AWB Partnership
JISCO Marine and Vroon Offshore Services Singapore have signed a two-year extension agreement for the management of the Accommodation Work Boat (AWB) Nautical Aisya. This renewal will extend the JISCO and VOS Singapore cooperation until at least the end of February 2022, Vroon said Monday.The extension follows a recent contract award to Jisco marine by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) for AWB Nautical Aisya. The new charter started on February 1, 2020.
Shell, Qatargas Sign LNG Deal for Kuwait
The world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Qatargas has signed a new, long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Shell to deliver 1 million tons per annum of LNG to Kuwait…
Shell: Spill Contained at Puget Sound Refinery Dock
An oil spill was contained at the Shell Puget Sound, Washington refinery's dock on Fidalgo Bay late on Friday, the company said in a statement on Saturday.The source of the crude spill was identified
Sembcorp to Build Whale FPU
Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Ltd. has won a contract from Shell Offshore Inc. to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico.The agreement precedes a final investment decision (FID) for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU…
Shell QGC Ships 500th LNG Cargo from Curtis Island
Shell’s QGC business, along with its joint venture partners CNOOC and Tokyo Gas, have shipped the 500th cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its LNG plant on Curtis Island…
Shell Charters LNG-Powered Tanker Fleet
Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Ltd has agreed a long-term deal to charter a fleet of 10 LNG dual-fuel Aframax crude oil tankers from Sinokor Petrochemical Co Ltd…
