Shell Lubricants has unveiled a new synthetic gearbox oil for wind turbines in the U.S. market. With a market leading 10-year warranty, Shell Omala S5 Wind can help to extend operational uptime and reduce unplanned breakdown by offering enhanced protection. “Seventy percent of U.S. power businesses don’t realize that effective lubrication can lead to shorter…
Shell Energy signs repowering PPA for Palm Springs wind farm
Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. and Coachella Hills Wind LLC recently signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement to procure up to 100 MW of wind energy from the Coachella Hills Wind project being developed by Terra-Gen, LLC. The Coachella Hills Wind project, in Palm Springs, CA, represents a repowering of the existing Coachella Flats and…
Shell joins the Global Wind Energy Council as board-level member
Shell announced that it has joined the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as a board-level member. The move comes as Shell expands its wind business as part of the Shell New Energies Strategy. In addition, Shell is taking part in GWEC’s Offshore Taskforce, which brings together leading industry actors to accelerate the development of offshore wind in…
Lubricant provides greater protection for wind turbines, bearings
A recent line of synthetic lubricants are said to protect equipment from wear and corrosion under the most severe conditions. Shell says its Omala S4 GX synthetic industrial gear oil and Gadus S5 T460 advanced synthetic polyurea grease are long-life, high-efficiency lubricants that increase the productivity and profitability of equipment. Omala S4 GX synthetic industrial…
Lots of lubes keep wind turbines working
To meet demand for wind energy in North America, Shell Lubricants says it’s formulating products for tough applications, particularly in hydraulic systems, blades, gearboxes, and yaw and pitch drives. The company has products and services for the wind-value chain, from component manufacturing and turbine assembly through transportation, construction, installation, and service. Shell Lubricants says it…
Shell takes wraps off line of turbine lubes
To meet demand for wind energy in North America, Shell Lubricants is making a new portfolio of products available for its tough applications, particularly in hydraulic systems, blades, gearboxes, and yaw and pitch drives. The company provides products and services for the wind value chain, from component manufacture and turbine assembly, through transportation, construction and…