PUREPLUS Technology
1st motor oil made from natural gas. A revolutionary process that delivers crystal-clear base oil made from natural gas with virtually none of the impurities found in crude oil.
Fuel Economy
99.5% pure,1 so nothing gets in the way of keeping your engine strong2
Modern turbochargers can reach1000°C，This heat may break weaker molecular bonds in conventional base oils.
Damaged molecules may evaporate, leaving the oil too thick and reducing the engine’s power output.
Degraded oil forms performance-robbing deposits.
Shell Helix Ultra with PUREPLUS Technology has stronger bonds, to give your engine the inner strength to defy harsh conditions,
- deliver faster engine responsiveness3
- more power
- better fuel economy4
1 Based on paraffinic hydrocarbon content and significantly higher level of iso-paraffins compared to typical Group II and III base oils.
2 According to the field trial results run by an independent third party from 2021 to 2023.
3 Based on powertrain test results run by an independent third party. Shell Helix Ultra ECT 0W-30 compared with 10W-40.
4 Based on API Sequence VIE engine test result compared with the industry reference oil using Shell Helix Ultra ECT C6 0W-20.
A revolutionary process
Turning Natural Gas into a crystal-clear base oil
| 1. Gasification | 2. Synthesis | 3. Hydrocracking | 4. GTL Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methane from natural gas reacts with pure oxygen to produce synthesis gas | Synthesis gas is fed through a reactor and converted to a liquid called syncrude | Syncrude is fed into a hydrocracker to break down molecules and form new ones | The new molecules are distilled into GTL products, including PurePlus base oils |
How it works
Shell adds proprietary Active Cleansing Technology to the Shell PurePlus Technology base oil to create Shell Helix Ultra – our most advanced motor oil ever. This unique combination enables Shell Helix Ultra to provide even higher levels of cleansing and protection - meaning that no other motor oil keeps your engine closer to factory clean.
Why has Shell developed Pureplus technology?
Global engine technology has made huge advances in recent years and car manufacturers demand higher performance levels from motor oils. This has created a general market move towards synthetic premium oils (lower-viscosity oils of consistently high quality). These oils allow drivers to get the most from today’s high-performance engines.
Shell is always searching for ways to bring new and improved technology to its motor oil formulations. With a natural gas based technology, a clean and pure starting point, Shell has reimagined and reinvented our synthetic lubricants, and enhanced our products performance.
