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Continuous lubrication is essential to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently, reliably, and for long periods of time. So high performance of hydraulic fluids are especially important in the offshore industry, where equipment may be located more than a hundred miles from shore. When spare components and replacement parts may be days away, making sure everything is fully functional is critical to the bottom line.
The advent of lubricants with a greater environmental compatibility addresses a dilemma facing most operators. Although demand for oil has never been greater, the pressure facing companies extracting oil and gas from the Earth is a real challenge in the current environmental climate. A surge in environmental-related legislation in mature production zones like the North Sea has added to the complexity of offshore production. This trend is likely to continue, both in...