FUELS & OILS
safeguards engines against harmful sludge, deposit build-up and wear – increasing durability and reliability over time.”
A full synthetic formulation, DURON UHP 10W-30 Petro-Canada says also demonstrates exceptional performance in the following aspects:
• Engine Protection: DURON UHP 10W- 30 has superior film strength at high temperatures, protecting engines against wear under strenuous conditions, helping reduce costly maintenance.
• Cold temperatures: DURON UHP 10W-30 provides improved protection at lower temperatures, resulting in quicker, easier starts, minimising engine wear, offering protection throughout the oil’ s life.
• Idling: DURON UHP 10W-30 can better resist breakdown due to high temperatures, meaning engines run cleaner with better performance and fuel economy.
• Long-lasting performance: DURON UHP 10W-30 has a superior oxidation stability and best in class shear stability, withstanding changes due to extreme temperatures and extending drain intervals, resulting in decreased maintenance, fewer oil changes and less downtime over time.
“ DURON UHP 10W-30 represents the next step in heavy-duty engine oil technology, offering fleets the ability to fully leverage modern engine technology advancements,” said Melissa Mastrocola, Category Manager Transportation, for Petro-
Canada Lubricants.“ To take advantage of benefits such as improved fuel economy, fleets need the right engine oil to match. DURON UHP 10W-30 sets a new benchmark for reliability, protection and cost-efficiency. With an extensive suite of Original Equipment Manufacturer( OEM) approvals, owners and operators can be sure that DURON UHP 10W-30 will effectively protect their engines.”
DURON UHP 10W-30 has been designed to exceed engine warranty requirements for the SAE grade and API CK-4 specification. It has been formulated to meet and exceed many OEM engine requirements and is fully back serviceable to previous OEM specifications and API service categories.
Neste nurturing mining HVO market
IM caught up with Neste, which is the leading supplier today of renewable diesel to mining, on its strengths and the potential for the fuel in the industry going forward.
Q How big is the potential for MY Renewable Diesel in the mining sector and what investment steps are you taking to meet mining demand?
Renewable diesel, such as Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is helping the mining industry reduce greenhouse gas( GHG) emissions. The reality is that we need to leverage all of the available solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. For example, electrification and hydrogen technologies are good solutions for the light duty on-road sector, but liquid fuel and internal combustion engines are expected to play an important role in the heavy-duty sectors such as mining and construction for years to come. As a drop-in fuel, renewable diesel is fully compatible with current diesel engines and energy infrastructure, so mining companies don’ t need to make any investments or modifications to their vehicles and equipment. Secondly, Neste MY Renewable can reduce GHG emissions by up to 75 % or up to 95 % over the fuel’ s life cycle, compared to fossil diesel. The GHG emission reduction varies depending on the region-specific legislation that provides the methodology for the calculations and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market. To meet the demand for renewable diesel from all over the world, Neste has made several investments in the past several years to increase production capabilities. For example, the expansion of its Singapore refinery that was completed in 2023, the joint operation with Marathon Petroleum in Martinez, California in 2022, as well as the ongoing expansion of the Rotterdam refinery. Today, Neste has production in three continents, and has an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 5.5 Mt.
Q Rio Tinto has been your largest customer so far in mining at both the US Borax operations as well as in the Pilbara – do you think this progress will drive more demand in mining?
The programs at US Borax and in the Pilbara highlight the potential of renewable diesel. However, there are some challenges in global adoption, such as relatively lower awareness and higher costs in the regions lacking supportive policy frameworks. Although renewable diesel is increasingly recognised in road transport, awareness is lower in sectors like mining. We hope our partnership with forerunner companies, such as Rio
Tinto will encourage wider adoption of renewable diesel. Policy support is crucial in helping drive down and enabling wider use of renewable fuels. For example, in US states with clean fuel programs, like California, Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico, the price of renewable diesel is competitive with fossil diesel, encouraging customers to make the switch.
Q Why is Neste among the best placed companies to offer renewable diesel to the mining sector, as opposed to one of the large global oil companies?
First, experience. Neste has produced renewable diesel since 2007. We have stringent processes that guarantee the integrity of our entire supply chain. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a high-quality fuel, monitored from raw material to distribution. Second, global production footprint. Neste has production in three continents, which enables us to be closer to our customers worldwide. And our commitment to sustainability. Neste sources renewable raw materials globally from over 60 countries on 5 continents. We are committed to ensuring that all the renewable raw materials we use and the renewable products we produce always meet the relevant legal requirements in all our markets.
Q To what extent do you work closely with leading mining engine suppliers to ensure equivalent performance from renewable diesel?
We are globally partnering with the engine manufacturers to test and approve the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in all different applications including mining. For example, at US Borax, Rolls- Royce has been deeply involved in the trial phase to ensure that a truck powered by mtu engines running on Neste MY Renewable Diesel delivered similar performance and reliability as trucks running on fossil diesel.
Q Is demand increasing rapidly and is this based on a slower transition to electric equipment than originally envisaged?
Over the past decade, Neste has observed an increase in the consumption of renewable diesel globally, mainly driven by two factors: businesses adopting lower-emissions solutions to demonstrate commitment to sustainability, as well as supportive policy frameworks like EU RED III and the LCFS programs in the US. While the demand is still driven by the road transport sector, we have seen increasing demand from companies in other sectors, too, such as the heavy-duty sector that is more difficult to electrify.
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