TotalEnergies Lubmarine division is launching an innovative trunk piston engine oil, Aurelia FE, designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption and emissions, lower operating costs and improve vessel efficiency.
With fuel said to represent the largest operating expense for most vessels, Aurelia FE delivers a novel approach to energy efficiency through advanced lubricant technology. Extensive laboratory bench testing, verified by Bureau Veritas, has demonstrated fuel savings of 1.5% on a standardised IMO E3 cycle (NOx Technical Code), while field testing indicates the potential for greater benefits under real operating conditions. These savings can translate directly into lower fuel costs and reduced associated CO₂ emissions.
Aurelia FE is claimed to deliver performance benefits with no equipment modifications, vessel downtime or operational disruption. Supported by more than 100,000h of service experience and backed by approval from a leading global marine engine OEM, it is intended to offer operators a simple, low-risk route to improved fleet efficiency from day one.
Louise Tricoire, VP TotalEnergies Lubmarine, said: “At Lubmarine, we are committed to developing solutions that create value for our customers while supporting the shipping industry’s decarbonisation. Aurelia FE represents an important step forward in lubricant innovation, helping shipowners improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without compromising engine performance and reliability.”
Image: Aurelia FE launch (source: TotalEnergies)
