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Shell expands the production capacity of its grease plant in Indonesia
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hell has announced an investment to upgrade the production capacity and efficiency of its grease manufacturing plant in Thailand. The plant’s production capacity will be tripled from 5,000 to 15,000 tons annually.
With enhanced production capacity, the Thailand grease manufacturing plant will become Shell’s largest grease manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia. In addition to Indonesia, Shell will supply other countries across the Asia-Pacific with grease.
Jason Wong, Executive Vice President for Global Lubricants at Shell, said: “Shell Lubricants is committed to ‘Keep the World Progressing Today for Tomorrow’ through strategic investment and continuous innovation to meet global consumer needs, including those in Thailand. With the enhanced capacity and efficiency, we will be able to ensure sufficient supply while supporting the economic growth of the country, enabling sustainable business growth for our partners, and powering industries in other countries in the region.”
The opening ceremony of the Shell Enhanced Grease Manufacturing Plant at Shell Chong Non Si Terminal.
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Kamolpat Baholyodhin, Executive Director of the lubricants Business at The Shell Company of Thailand Limited, added: “Thailand is a crucial market for Shell’s business. In line with our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers and marking the 50th anniversary of Shell Thailand’s Grease Manufacturing Plant, we are proud to support the business sector’s growth by enhancing the capacity and efficiency of Shell’s Grease manufacturing plant in Thailand. This upgrade enhances our flexibility and enables us to design high-quality grease products that cater to the diverse needs of our customers across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and sugar; thereby, reducing the need for imports.” .