Shell forum showcases energy innovations for mining sector

MANILA, Philippines - Innovations in fuels and lubricants are increasingly finding extensive use and application in the mining in- dustry, as showcased at a recently held industry forum.

Dubbed the Energy Innovations for Mining Operations forum, gas technology and energy leader Pilipinas Shell Petro- leum Corp. brought together local and multinational players as well as key mining industry stakeholders in highlighting the benefits of current product innovations relevant to their needs.

With the forum, Shell underscores the increasing importance of high-quality fuel and lubricant products to address business needs and challenges in the mining industry—helping operators keep heavy equipment more efficient, last longer and produce less carbon dioxide emission, ultimately saving fuel and money.

“We want you to know what Shell has done to answer your specific business needs,” Shell Commercial Fuels Country business manager Ramon Vergel de Dios told mining executives attending the event held recently at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel.

The forum saw Shell experts from the Philippines and other countries present the advantages of diesel fuel, en- gine oil and lubrication products specially developed by Shell scientists for consumers, namely the Shell FuelSave Diesel, Shell FuelOil Plus, Shell Rimula Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, Shell Tellus Hydraulic Oil, Shell Gadus Grease and Shell Tactic Emv Automatic Single Point Lubricator.

Actual product demonstrations were also held in different breakout sessions during the day-long forum.

Shell developed the products in partnership with miners throughout the world and forum participants can also collaborate with Shell to do the same, according to Sendy Soeriaatmadja, Shell’s global mining sector manager for lubricants and fuel, who spoke on Shell’s technology leadership in the industry.

“Who knows, one of these days, you, as our partners can be part of the development of our products directly,” said Soeriaatmadja.

Meanwhile, Shell global technology advisor Foong Sook Peng spoke on the advantages of Shell FuelSave Die- sel, Shell’s premium grade automotive diesel fuel suitable for heavy duty vehicles. “Shell FuelSave Diesel helps you improve your fuel economy and ultimately bring down your overall operating cost,” she said, claiming recorded fuel savings of up to three percent.