Burckhardt Compression and ExxonMobil collaborate in global lubricants

Burckhardt Compression and US oil/gas firm ExxonMobil have signed a global lubricants collaboration agreement to help deliver increased productivity, reduced cost and greater value to customers.

This collaboration supports new product technology, engineered specifically for the unique performance requirements of reciprocating compressor systems and better meet customers’ needs. Burckhardt Compression has preferentially endorsed this new product technology for use in its equipment. The offer also includes enhanced equipment performance and lifetime, as well as lubrication related services.

The companies will provide a full range of equipment and technical lubrication services to help customers who use the new products optimise equipment performance. These services, performed globally by Burckhardt Compression and ExxonMobil’s field engineering teams, include specialised training in products and lubrication best practices, lubricant analysis, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support.

Martin Wendel, President of Services Division at Burckhardt Compression said, “We are looking forward to working closely with ExxonMobil to offer the most suitable solution to our customers. With ExxonMobil, the lubricant expert on board, we are confident we can deliver best-in-class products and technical support for our advanced equipment to help customers achieve their business goals.”

“Industrial operators rely on a wide variety of equipment, including high-pressure compressors, in their daily operations. Equipment reliability is critical to boost operational efficiency and reduce costs,” said Gerald De Causemaeker, Director Finished Lubricants EAME at ExxonMobil.

“Our collaboration with Burckhardt Compression combines excellent experience in application engineering with lubrication expertise to help customers optimise their plant’s efficiency. Our range of Mobil Rarus PE compressor lubricants and services will also help customers to improve equipment reliability, enhance safety and reduce their environmental impact.”

Burckhardt Compression is the worldwide market leader for reciprocating compressor systems and the only manufacturer and service provider that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Its customised compressor systems are used in the upstream oil & gas, gas transport and storage, refinery, chemical, petrochemical and industrial gas sectors. Founded in 1844, it has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.