Shell Risella X

Product catalog summary

Introduction to Shell Risella X:
Shell Risella X is a range of high-quality process oils based on Gas to Liquids (GTL) technology. These oils offer advantages over conventional process oils, such as extra purity and excellent performance in selected applications. They are produced from natural gas, resulting in a more uniform chemical structure compared to oils derived from crude oil.

Production and Technology:
Shell Risella X oils are manufactured at Shell's Pearl GTL plant in Qatar, the world's largest source of GTL products. The GTL process involves converting natural gas into clean fuels and high-quality base oils through the Fischer–Tropsch process. This technology, refined by Shell over 35 years, allows for the production of mineral-oil-free products with distinct molecular structures.

Product Advantages:
Shell Risella X oils are characterized by their high purity, containing a high proportion of paraffinic hydrocarbons. They are colorless, almost odorless, and contain virtually no sulfur, nitrogen, or aromatics. These oils offer low volatility, low pour point, high flash point, high viscosity index, and outstanding UV and thermal color stability, making them suitable for various applications.

Applications and Market Trends:
The process oils market is trending towards high-purity products with low concentrations of aromatics, sulfur, and nitrogen. Shell Risella X oils meet these demands and are used in industries such as crop protection, defoamers, explosives, fertilizers, hot-melt adhesives, optical cable fill gels, petroleum jelly, textile and leather auxiliaries, and thermoplastic elastomers.

Global Supply and Consistency:
Shell has established a global supply chain with production in Qatar and storage hubs in Houston, Hamburg, and Hong Kong. This ensures consistent quality and availability of Shell Risella X oils worldwide.

Conclusion:
Shell Risella X oils represent a significant advancement in process oil technology, offering valuable performance advantages and opening new opportunities for various industries. Shell continues to invest in developing better process oils and provides expert consultation and technical advice to support business needs.

Catalog excerpts

Risella X High-quality technical white oils based on gas to liquids (GTL) technology NEXT generation process oils

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Shell Risella X is A range of top-tier process oils based on GTL technology. IT OFFERS SEVERAL ADVANTAGES OVER CONVENTIONAL PROCESS OILS, INCLUDING EXTRA PURITY AND excellent PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED APPLICATIONS.

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GAME CHANGERS FOR YOUR products And OPERATIONS Shell GTL technology opens exciting new opportunities for the next generation of process oils. SHELL RISELLA X OILS ARE HIGH-QUALITY TECHNICAL WHITE OILS THAT OFFER VALUABLE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES. It enables high-quality process oils that have a more uniform chemical structure than those based on crude oil (Figure 1) to be produced from natural gas (Figure 2). Shell Risella X oils offer excellent performance in selected applications because, in contrast to other process oils that are derived from crude oil, they are made from pure synthesis gas;...

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Global reach, GLOBAL CONSISTENCY SHELL RISELLA X OILS HAVE A CONSISTENT CHEMICAL STRUCTURE, WHICH CAN HELP TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF YOUR PRODUCTS. Our international organisation has established a dedicated supply chain that begins with two independent production trains in Qatar, and includes three regional storage hubs in Houston, USA; Hamburg, Germany; and Hong Kong (Figure 3), as well as dedicated supply points around the world. These maintain significant buffer stocks to meet customers’ requirements. Europe Located in Hamburg The Americas Located in Houston Asia–Pacic Located in Hong Kong...

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COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT AND SERVICE PROVISION Shell is constantly investing to develop better process oils to support your business. Whatever your needs and applications, Shell can provide a full range of process oils, including naphthenic oils: Shell Gravex and Shell Edelex paraffinic oils: Shell Catenex and Shell Flavex white oils: Shell Ondina and Shell Risella. In addition, Shell offers expert consultation and technical advice to support your business needs. WORKING WITH SHELL If you are interested in unlocking valuable performance advantages, talk to us about the benefits that Shell Risella...

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