High-performance, sustainable Products

As environmental expectations continue to evolve, biodegradable environmentally acceptable lubricants help industries protect equipment, maintain performance, and reduce environmental impact across marine and industrial operations.

As environmental expectations continue to evolve, biodegradable environmentally acceptable lubricants help industries protect equipment, maintain performance, and reduce environmental impact across marine and industrial operations.

Protect Equipment. Reduce Environmental Impact

Industries today must deliver higher performance while operating more responsibly. As environmental expectations and regulatory requirements evolve, equipment protection and efficient maintenance become increasingly important. Biodegradable lubricants help reduce environmental impact without compromising reliability or operational performance.


Supporting More Sustainable Operations

Lubricants are essential to keeping vessels, industrial systems, and global supply chains moving efficiently. As demand for mobility, transport, and production continues to grow, there is increasing focus on balancing performance with environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. Global maritime activity continues to expand, while pressure to decarbonize shipping and reduce environmental impact is accelerating. Regulations and industry standards increasingly encourage the adoption of more sustainable operating practices and lower-impact technologies.


What Are Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs)?

Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) are designed to reduce environmental impact through biodegradability, low toxicity, and reduced bioaccumulation potential. Their use is increasingly supported across marine and offshore applications, particularly where there is potential interaction between lubricants and the surrounding environment.


Biodegradable Lubricants for Marine & Offshore Applications

The Shell PANOLIN range combines advanced lubricant technology with decades of expertise in biodegradable solutions. Developed for demanding marine and industrial environments, these products help protect sensitive ecosystems while maintaining equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.


Certified Performance for Sensitive Environments

Selected products within the range comply with recognized environmental standards and certification schemes, supporting customers that require high-performance lubrication alongside environmental responsibility.

DECADES OF BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS EXPERTISE

Shell PANOLIN products have been trusted by customers in the marine, forestry and other sectors for more than 40 years