To say that Shell is one of the heavy hitters would be an understatement. The Anglo-Dutch company is ubiquitous and its roots go back to the mid-19th centuryth century when founder Marcus Samuel expanded his London antiques business to include the sale of oriental shells. The Shell Oil we know today was formed in 1907 and had revenues of more than $42 billion by 2022. As you’d expect, their product range is broad, with more than $1 billion annually invested in its research and development facilities and its engine. the oils reflect this commitment to quality.
Most Shell motor oil falls under the umbrella of the Helix product line, which is the oil of choice for the Ferrari Formula 1 team. This includes fully synthetic, semi-synthetic, mineral and diesel engine oil. There is also Shell Advance, specifically for motorcycles, so the range is certainly complete. Shell also produces Helix Ultra, the first motor oil made from natural gas, which, while reassuring, provides protection for many extra miles.
Shell realizes that if there is no change from the petrochemical industry, its days are numbered. To this end, it fights for cleaner energy and invests in economically, environmentally and socially responsible solutions. It will be interesting to see where this leaves Shell Oil in the coming years and decades, although lubricants will always be needed as long as vehicles have moving parts.
