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By identifying nuances within the total process, including those in sourcing, processing, manufacturing and even distribution, manufacturers can better identify key areas of impact, along with a deeper level of granularity that opens the door for potential improvements.
That, in turn, provides a path to more sustainable chemistry – the second piece to the lubricant and fuels industry’s sustainability puzzle.
Innovative chemistry as a driver of more sustainable solutions
As an industry, we should not lose sight of the fact that we have had strong success enabling more sustainable travel and production in the world. We have commercialised engine oils that enabled the wide range of aftertreatment hardware, significantly reducing NOx emissions and particulates while ensuring durability of the hardware. We’ve developed more efficient hydraulic fluids, reducing power consumption. We are ready to meet the challenge of rapid change in the marine industry, enabling newer, cleaner-burning fuels such as liquified natural gas (LNG) and methanol through more robust lubricant chemistry.
We know that transportation will become increasingly electrified, and we should expect to see ever-evolving internal combustion engine designs interwoven with electric power. We also must prepare for the rapid adoption of full electric and alternative fuel powered vehicles. Our job is to enable more efficient performance from this complex range of these designs, in a way that protects hardware as long as possible and minimises footprint throughout the entire supply chain. We’ve succeeded before, and we’ll succeed again.
The road ahead
Oil marketers and additive manufacturers have long been at the forefront of the sustainability movement. And the growing use of LCA, coupled with the innovative chemistries of the last several years, present a strong foundation for continued positive impact.
But the industry is still in the early stages of a journey. Are we leading the way to a better future? There’s no question. Are we in agreement on which roads we should take to get there? Not exactly.
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While we all have the right intentions, the truth is that we don’t have all the right answers. And if we’re going to reach our collective potential, we need to work together to get there.
That means a shared vision of what we’re trying to achieve. It means industry alignment on how we measure impact. And it means more partnership and transparency to ensure comprehensive and accurate data.
We’ve proven that--through good chemistry--we can achieve great things. Working together in the coming years, we can do even better.
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