Chevron Marine Lubricants’ Taro Ultra Advanced 40 formulation has been granted LNG Validation status by Swiss marine power company WinGD.
The validation covers all WinGD gas (LNG burning) engines and follows the previously granted ‘gas general use’ approval, which allows Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 to be used for lubricating all WinGD’s gas engines. Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is designed to provide improved marine engine protection over previous generations of low Base Number (BN) formulations. It helps keep pistons clean at moderate BN and oil ash level. Furthermore, it provides robust cylinder lubrication for the latest generation large, low-speed, marine diesel engines equipped with exhaust abatement technologies operating with a range of low and up to zero sulphur fuels, including VLSFO, ULSFO, LNG and methanol.
The vigorous test protocols were carried out in conjunction with representatives from WinGD. This latest validation of Taro Ultra Advanced 40 follows an earlier No Objection Letter (NOL) from MAN Energy Solutions, further attesting to the oil’s effectiveness.
Luc Verbeeke, Senior Staff Engineer, Chevron Marine Lubricants said: “The rapid transformation towards lower carbon marine operations means that ship engines today are operating with a range of different fuels. This makes lubrication all the more critical, which is why the advanced formulation of Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is so important in ensuring the highest level of engine protection.”
Frank Venter, WinGD Senior Development Expert added: “We continuously seek innovative lubrication solutions to accommodate the marine sector’s evolving fuel mix, regulatory landscape, and market demands. The validation process itself with Chevron has been excellent, and this outcome is a result of sustained hard work by Chevron and all parties involved.”
According to Chevron, it is widely recognised that LNG Validation (previously ‘DF Validation’) is a mark of quality that is valued by customers and which can be considered a competitive advantage for the product.
Image: Luc Verbeeke, Senior Staff Engineer Chevron Marine Lubricants (Chevron Marine/Wake Media)
