Cylinder lubricant granted gas validation status by WinGD

Chevron Marine Lubricants’ Taro Ultra Advanced 40 formulation has been granted LNG Validation status by WinGD.

Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is designed to provide improved marine engine protection over previous generations of low base number (BN) formulations and keep pistons clean at moderate BN and oil ash levels. 

Validation covers all WinGD gas (LNG burning) engines and follows the previously granted ‘gas general use’ approval, which allows Taro Ultra Advanced 40 to be used for lubricating all WinGD’s gas engines.

The test protocols were carried out in conjunction with representatives from WinGD and follows an earlier no objection letter obtained from MAN Energy Solutions and WinGD back in October 2023. 

The new product is aimed at providing 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 rapid transformation towards lower carbon marine operations means ship engines today are operating with a range of different fuels,” said Chevron Marine senior staff engineer Luc Verbeeke. “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.”

“We continuously seek innovative lubrication solutions to accommodate the marine sector’s evolving fuel mix, regulatory landscape, and market demands,” said WinGD’s Frank Venter.