Energetica India Magazine March 2022

Director – Market Development, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. Q How is ExxonMobil contributing towards the alternate energy industry? Rupinder Paintal: ExxonMobil is committed to playing a leading role in energy transition, consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Globally, we established our Low Carbon Solutions (LCS) business in early 2021, leveraging our unique combination of capabilities in geophysical expertise and complex project management. LCS is focusing on reducing emissions from ExxonMobil’s own operations and products, while also leveraging the skills, knowledge and scale of the corporation to commercialize low-carbon opportunities for broad deployment around the world, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and low-emission fuels. Demand for low-emission fuels is expected to grow rapidly, driven by the need for energy-dense, lower-carbon fuels transpor- tation such as aviation, marine and heavy-duty trucking. So we are focusing on growing our lower-emission fuels business by leveraging current technology and infrastructure, in addition to continuing research in advanced biofuels that could provide improved longer-term solutions through upgrading lower-value bio-based feedstock. Q Shed some light on ExxonMobil’s innovations in powering energy plants and enabling clean energy generation. Rupinder Paintal: As an industry leader, Mobil™ Lubricants has been working closely with power plant manufacturers to support their equipment performance and provide quality care. Our Mobil DTE™ 700 turbine oils, for example, meet or exceed 17 industry and equipment builder specifications for gas and steam turbines. Further, the Mobil TM DTE 932 GT has been designed for bearing lubrication and keep-clean hydraulic servo valve performance. The Mobil SHC™ 800 Series oils are also providing long-life protection and high-temperature resistance. Similarly, the Mobil SHC™ 600 Series and Mobil SHC™ Gear Series lubricants are exceptional performance gear and bearing oils that have auxiliary applications in cooling towers and pulverizers where it provides productivity benefits including energy efficiency gains. To help monitor oil and equipment conditions, and avoid unscheduled maintenance, we also offer Mobil Serv SM Lubricant Analysis (MSLA). We provide product recommendations, and our Mobil Serv SM Turbine Commissioning Service can help prepare turbine lubrication systems, steam turbine oil and gas turbine oil for timely startup and reliable operation after an overhaul or for a new installation. Q Being one of the major players in the lubrication industry in India, how’s your experience in serving the energy industry? What scope do you see here? Rupinder Paintal: India’s power plants today are in urgent need of augmenting output and enhancing efficiency to aid the country’s energy-transition journey. Let me share an example of Mobil’s association with Quippo Energy Pvt. Ltd., operating more than 25 gas engines for power generation. Quippo Energy is a leading power generation company based out of Delhi. Despite adequate monitoring, engines at Quippo were experiencing high component wear and a short oil drain interval (ODI) D emand for low-emission fuels is expected to grow rapidly, driven by the need for energy-dense, lower-carbon fuels transportation such as aviation, marine and heavy-duty trucking. So we are focusing on growing our lower-emission fuels business by leveraging current technology and infrastructure, in addition to continuing research in advanced biofuels that could provide improved longer-term solutions through upgrading lower-value bio-based feedstock, disclosed Rupinder Paintal , Director – Market Development, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd., in conversation with Manu Tayal , Associate Editor, Energetica India. Mr. Paintal also discussed about the company’s plans on the low carbon solutions amid rising demand, its products offerings for the power sector, key challenges of the wind industry, India’s pathway for achieving net- zero emission goals, etc. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction: 18 energetica INDIA- Mar_2022 RUPINDER PAINTAL INTERVIEW