Responding to the energy sector’s need to reduce energy consumption, African energy multinational Engen will be exhibiting new energy-saving hydraulic fluids and synthetic lubricants, which will be introduced into the company’s product offering at this year’s Power-Gen Africa (PGA) event.

PGA will take place at the Cape Town Inter-national Convention Centre from July 15 to 17.

“The new Hydrokin ESF, Engen’s energy-saving hydraulic fluid, can reduce direct electricity costs by 11%, as well as maximum demand charge by 4.5% in hydraulic applications,” says Engen industrial lubricants strategy executive Anton Allner.

He adds that Engen recognises the new impetus on using waste gas as a source of energy, which is why the company also has a compre-hensive range of lubricating oils for engines running on waste gases – which would otherwise contribute to global warming or unpleasant odours by being released into the atmosphere.

In addition to support the growing need for traditional power generation facilities, Engen supplies transformer oil, under the Poweroil brand, as well as a range of ancillary lubricants and greases required by the industry, says Allner.

He tells Engineering News that Engen wants to assist industries in their initiatives to reduce electricity consumption by generating awareness about its energy-saving lubricants.

“South Africa’s electricity supply is tight and tariff increases have also been necessary. Consumers are, therefore, on a drive to reduce consumption and lower their costs. State-owned power company Eskom also offers a number of incentive schemes to encourage energy saving by consumers.”

Meanwhile, Allner believes that PGA should address the need to increase the sustainable supply of electricity and promote alternative energies as well as reduced power demand. He adds that Engen’s energy-saving lubricants and gas engine oils are available for industries that are moving towards reducing their energy demand and using alternative energies.

“Events such as PGA provide a platform for important issues and lessons for the benefit of the continent. For example, the successful implementation of our energy-saving lubricants in South Africa can be shared with visitors who may wish to replicate these successes in their respective markets,” says Allner.

PGA Participation
Engen decided to participate in PGA as the company sees the event as an opportunity to meet current and potential business partners face to face to discuss experiences and find solutions to their current challenges, says Allner.

He adds that the company is also looking to increase awareness about its products and services to visitors who may not be familiar with how Engen can assist them with their lubricants and fuel requirements.

“We are looking forward to interacting with various stakeholders from across the continent and forging relationships with government utilities, municipalities and industry stakeholders,” says Allner.