For the 20th consecutive year, Shell Lubricants leads the global rankings of lubricant suppliers by sales volume. This record achievement is confirmed by the results of the Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment study conducted by international consulting firm Kline & Company.
The study covers leading global markets, key product categories, and areas of application. According to the analysis, Shell maintains its leadership in three key segments:
- Consumer Automotive — lubricants for passenger cars and motorcycles.
- Commercial Automotive — oils and fluids for commercial transport.
- Industrial — lubricants for industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
Two Decades of Technological Development
For 20 years, Shell has strengthened its position through constant product improvement, large-scale research, and the implementation of advanced technologies.
Among the notable achievements of the company are the creation of low-viscosity synthetic motor oils that enhance vehicle fuel efficiency, as well as the development of monitoring technologies for lubricants. Such solutions allow industrial companies to service equipment more efficiently, monitor its technical condition, and optimize operational costs.
Today, Shell has 31 lubricant manufacturing plants, and its research activities are supported by over 300 R&D specialists in technology centers in the USA, China, Germany, India, and Japan.
Innovations Shaping the Future of the Industry
Shell is actively expanding its research directions considering the development of electric transport, digital infrastructure, and modern energy systems.
The company pays special attention to the creation of specialized technical fluids for promising areas of application:
- Data centers — fluids for immersion cooling of server equipment.
- Electric vehicles — specialized fluids for effective thermal management of electric transport components.
- Energy infrastructure — biodegradable cooling fluids for modern technological systems.
20 years at the top of the global rankings is a remarkable achievement for Shell Lubricants, reflecting the scale of the company's activities, the consistency of technological development, and consumer trust across various industries.
Maintaining leadership positions, Shell continues to improve lubricants, invest in research, and develop technological solutions that meet the growing demands of the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
