Cummins Approves Valvoline Blue One Solution Gen 2
Blue One Solution Gen 2, the first heavy-duty engine oil approved by enginer maker Cummins, Inc. for oil drain intervals of up to 100,000 miles. This represents an extension of up to 25,000 miles beyond standard recommendations, reducing maintenance frequency, downtime, and overall fleet operating costs. According to Valvoline, it demonstrates an ability to meet real-world demands for heavy-duty performance and efficiency. It is also the first tri-fuel engine oil compatible with diesel, natural gas and gasoline engines, allowing fleets to simplify inventory and lower waste disposal expenses, the company claims. The product is approved for 2021–2026 X15 engines under specific operating conditions. Valvoline Global, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, distributes products worldwide.
Shell to supply Infineum With Biomethane and Natural Gas in Italy
Shell Energy Italia and Infineum Italia Srl have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of biomethane and natural gas, marking Shell Energy Italia’s first biomethane contract with an end customer in Italy and one of the early such deals supporting industrial decarbonisation in the country, according to a press release. Infineum Italia, a joint venture equally owned by ExxonMobil and Shell, will receive up to 880 gigawatt hours of biomethane sourced from Italian production sites. The supply is intended to reduce part of the company’s carbon dioxide emissions while providing longer-term stability in energy sourcing. Company representatives stated that the agreement supports efforts to lower the carbon footprint of operations at the Vado Ligure facility. Shell, which has operated in Italy for over a century, supplies energy solutions to more than 1,000 industrial and commercial customers, including natural gas, electricity and renewable energy contracts.
Edible PCMO in Testing Phase
An innovation from FAL Pro Oils is turning heads, and stomachs: a fully edible engine oil designed to transform both automotive safety and environmental sustainability. Traditionally, engine oils are formulated from base oils and chemical additives to reduce friction, control temperature and prevent wear. However, FAL Pro Oils claims to have developed a plant-based alternative that is non-toxic, biodegradable and potable. The new oil, NutriLube, is made from refined vegetable esters and food-grade stabilizers. In survival situations, it can be safely ingested without harmful effects – an idea that challenges conventional automotive lubricant chemistry. Beyond novelty, the company emphasizes its eco-friendly benefits, as accidental spills would pose minimal risk to wildlife or water systems. As such, FAL Pro Oils says it is developing NutriLube as an environmentally acceptable lubricant for marine applications. While still in early testing, NutriLube allegedly maintains lubrication performance comparable to fossil-based oils typically engineered for durability and efficiency. If credible, this breakthrough could redefine how industries approach both machinery maintenance and environmental responsibility.