Energetica India Magazine May - June 2026

go wrong. For India’s predominantly onshore fleet, operating across diverse terrain and climatic conditions, the combination of scale, remoteness, and ageing assets makes smarter mainte- nance not just desirable but necessary. Designing for Longevity: The Fill-for-Life Approach Mobil SHC Gear 320 WindPower has been engineered to last the full design life of the gearbox – a fill-for-life (FFL) solution. The approach works on three principles: • Next-generation synthetic base fluid designed to resist oxida- tion, degradation, and micro-pitting under typical wind tur- bine operating conditions • A balanced, fortified additive system that provides excellent protection and can be replenished over time through a com- plementary top-treat programme, restoring lubricant balance without a full oil change • Continuous fine filtration during operation, removing contam- inants and degraded materials that would otherwise force an early change-out For India’s wind operators – where turbine sites can be hours from the nearest service depot – this means no large-volume oil disposal, no transport of new oil drums, and no service crews climbing towers in extreme heat or monsoon conditions. Backed by Science: How Mobil™ Earned DNV Certification ExxonMobil undertook extensive testing to validate Mobil SHC Gear 320 WindPower, including accelerated life testing and field trials underway since 2020. In September 2024, DNV issued a Conformity Statement endorsing its fill-for-life capa- bility – making it one of the first gear oils to earn such a certifi- cation, and the first lubricant certified by DNV not to contrib- ute to white etching crack (WEC) formation, a leading cause of premature gearbox failure. Additionally, Mobil SHC Gear 320 WindPower offers the potential to reduce Global Warming Potential (GWP) by up to 80 percent*** compared to conven- tional products with shorter oil drain intervals. Mobil™: A Trusted Partner for India’s Wind Sector Mobil™ lubricants are trusted in one out of every four wind turbines worldwide*. This trust is built on formulation exper- tise, close OEM collaboration, and a product range that cov- ers every lubrication point within a wind turbine. Through its Advancing Productivity philosophy, Mobil™ focuses on three pillars directly relevant to India’s wind operators: • Safety: Reducing maintenance frequency and extending com- ponent life, limiting technician exposure to hazardous up-tow- er conditions • Environmental Care: Lubricants that minimise waste and dis- posal volumes by lasting longer** • Productivity: Ensuring optimal turbine availability through protection against wear, corrosion, and oxidation Mobil™ also provides Lubricant Analysis services that help operators monitor lubricant and equipment health remotely – enabling early detection of wear or contamination and shifting maintenance from reactive to predictive. As India works toward its target of 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030, the reliability of every turbine in the fleet matters. Fill-for-life lubrication is not just a maintenance innovation – it is a strategic investment in the long-term productivity of India’s wind energy infrastructure. Fill with Mobil™. Fill with Confidence. For more information, visit www.mobil.in/business *Lubricants for Wind Turbines - Global Market Analysis and Opportuni- ties 2022 by Kline **Visit mobil.eu to learn how certain Mobil-branded lubricants may pro- vide benefits to help reduce environmental impact. Actual benefits will de- pend upon the product selected, operating conditions and applications. ***Illustration shows an estimate of the reduction in Global Warming Po- tential (GWP) for Mobil SHC Gear 320 WindPower through an extended 20 year lifetime Oil Drain Interval (ODI). Wind turbine gear oil GWP tons of CO2-eq estimate is based on a finished lubricant well-to-gate. Based on an average turbine sump size, excluding potential flushing between oil change. Accounts for Mobil Xtra WT top treat program in years 10 and 15. Estimate includes respective Carbon Footprint of Products and oil drain interval. # Maintenance costs may vary and are based on application-specific operat- ing conditions. Not a guarantee of financial performance. Actual results can vary depending upon the type of equipment used and its maintenance, operating conditions and environment, and any prior lubricant used. Refer to OEM application requirements and oil drain intervals for your equip- ment. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso, and Mobil. For convenience and sim- plicity, those terms, and references to “corporation,” “company,” “Exxon- Mobil,” “EM,” and other similar terms are used for convenience and may refer to one or more specific affiliates or affiliate groups. energetica INDIA- May-June_2026 45 TURBINE O&M