How Mobil™ is helping drive progress with co-engineered lubricant solutions

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Driving progress with advanced lubricant solutions

At ExxonMobil, our dedication to advancing lubricant science goes beyond the lab. By working with world-leading OEMs, research institutions, and industry collaborators, we are helping push the boundaries of performance and reliability.

Mobil Equipment Builder Services

Our OEM Technology Advisors are here to work with you when and where you need them, from proactively identifying challenges with Mobil^℠ Lubricant Analysis to consulting on lubricant design systems to designing next-generation lubricants for your latest equipment innovations.

ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering Company (EMTEC) and Schaeffler co-author groundbreaking study on white edge cracking

White etching cracking (WEC) is a premature bearing failure in wind turbines — and it can’t be explained by mechanical or lubrication factors alone. Find out how hydrogen diffusion plays a key role in WEC formation.

DOE funded project: Protective coatings that manufacture themselves

In collaboration with Argonne, UPenn, Lanxess, and Pixelligent, ExxonMobil is helping pioneer advanced surface technologies that enhance durability and extend equipment life.

DOE awards $1.9 million grant for next-gen lubricants

As Pixelligent Technologies receives $1.9 million DOE grant, ExxonMobil is playing a key role in exploring innovative lubricants and additive formulations for wind turbine gearboxes to help advance performance under extreme loads and extend operating life.

Collaborative research on wind turbine lubricants

A $3.15 million award from the DOE is supporting work with Argonne, UPenn, GE Vernova, and Pixelligent. Together, we’re exploring new lubricant technologies for wind turbines.

NREL Collaboration: Assessing the potential of gear oil improvements

ExxonMobil is working closely with NREL to evaluate how advancements in gear oil technology can help reduce wind turbine maintenance costs.*

Collaborating with Kingsbury Bearings

Bearing losses are significant in the power generation sector where small changes in efficiency can scale rapidly. We’re collaborating with Kingsbury Bearings to explore how to reduce power losses in tilting pad bearings.

WEICan collaboration: Lubricants at work in the field

ExxonMobil is working with WEICan to explore the real-world performance of advanced lubricants and offer strategies to address challenges like foaming and grease clogging.

Understanding White Etch Cracking

In collaboration with the University of Southampton, ExxonMobil is driving deeper understanding of White Etch Crack (WEC) formation in wind turbines.

Understanding the role of lubricants in wind turbine maintenance strategies

Looking to reduce downtime, optimize costs, and support data-driven decision-making for your wind turbines? We worked with American Clean Power to develop a technical guide to proper lubrication management.

Revolutionizing wind energy efficiency with Fill-for-Life** lubrication

Discover how advanced fill-for-life** lubrication technology is enhancing the reliability and sustainability of wind turbines by reducing maintenance demands and maximizing operational efficiency.

^*Maintenance costs may vary and are based on application-specific operating conditions. Not a guarantee of financial performance. Actual results can vary depending upon the type of equipment used and its maintenance, operating conditions and environment, and any prior lubricant used.
^**Fill‑for‑Life refers to the anticipated service life of a wind turbine, which may be up to 25 years, when operated under normal conditions and when Mobil SHC™ Gear 320 WindPower lubricant and Mobil Xtra™ EP WT Top Treat are used as specified throughout the turbine’s operational life. Actual service life may vary depending on operating conditions, maintenance practices, and other factors beyond the manufacturer’s control. Refer to OEM application requirements and oil drain intervals for your equipment.

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