Castrol, a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium lubricating oils, has launched its Castrol Professional range as the first CO2 neutral engine oils, during an event in Dubai.

The Castrol Professional products have become the first CO2-neutral engine oils by meeting strict international environmental standards.

Castrol Edge Professional, Castrol Magnatec Professional and Castrol GTX Professional have all been certified CO2-neutral by BSI PAS2060, the global standard with demands for measuring and managing the CO2 footprint of a product’s life cycle.

More than 200,000 tonnes of CO2 are likely to be neutralised globally by Castrol Professional, while this figure is expected to grow to nearly half a million tonnes the following year.

Mike Phillips, vice president, Castrol Middle East, said: “Tackling CO2 emissions is a major issue for the automotive industry globally and Castrol Professional has made this a central part of its working relationship with manufacturers and dealers, as we develop more sophisticated and advanced engine oil formulations. This is a practical step towards a longer commitment to innovate sustainably through continued technological and scientific advancement.”

The new Castrol Edge Professional, now boosted with Titanium FST technology, which doubles its strength against oil film breakdown, was also launched at the event.

The unique titanium polymer the oil has been proven to combat friction – which slows the engine, consumes energy and impedes the engine’s ability to deliver power – by up to 15 per cent and reduces metal-to-metal contact that may critically damage engine components.

Also present at the event was renowned race driver Abdou Feghali, who brought to life the Castrol Edge Titanium Strong Blackout trials that demonstrated man and machine performing in sync while Castrol Edge  provides the outstanding oil strength they demand.

“As advances in engine designs and technologies developed, car manufacturers aim to deliver greater efficiency than ever, which leads to an increase in fuel economy, reduced emissions and higher performance,” said Phillips.

“Engines are working harder with engine pressure almost doubling; the only thing keeping metal engine components apart is the oil, so it needs to be strong and remain strong,” he added. - TradeArabia News Service