TotalEnergies Lubmarine has launched Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil for 4-stroke medium-speed marine engines designed to reduce vessel fuel consumption and operating costs. Backed by extensive testing and Bureau Veritas-approved methodology, the lubricant delivers a proven 1.5% fuel savings on the IMO E3 cycle alongside reduced CO2 emissions. Requiring no equipment modifications or vessel downtime, Aurelia FE offers shipowners a low-risk, immediate pathway to enhanced fleet efficiency and decarbonization.
Paris, France | September 7, 2026 – TotalEnergies Lubmarine has announced the global launch of Aurelia FE, an advanced, high-performance trunk piston engine oil engineered specifically to help shipowners slash fuel consumption, lower operational costs, and drive down vessel emissions.
Unveiled to the maritime sector, the cutting-edge lubricant arrives as shipping operators face unprecedented cost pressures from volatile fuel prices alongside tightening international environmental regulations. Because fuel remains the single largest operating expense for the vast majority of commercial fleets, Aurelia FE introduces a pioneering approach to energy efficiency, harnessing advanced lubricant technology right where the marine engine meets operational demands.
Validated Performance and Verified Savings
Extensive and rigorous laboratory bench testing has proven that Aurelia FE delivers a 1.5% weighted average fuel savings when measured against a standard reference lubricant across the standardized IMO E3 cycle (outlined under the NOx Technical Code). Crucially, TotalEnergies Lubmarine emphasizes that this testing methodology has been independently reviewed and validated by Bureau Veritas, offering technical certainty to skeptical fleet managers.
Furthermore, real-world field trials, backed by more than 100,000 hours of proven service experience, indicate that shipowners can expect even greater efficiency benefits under actual, demanding marine operating conditions. These optimization milestones translate directly into substantial financial savings on fuel expenditures alongside a proportional reduction in hard-to-abate CO2 emissions.
Seamless Integration and Industry Firsts
One of the most notable commercial advantages of Aurelia FE is its “drop-in” nature. The lubricant yields immediate performance benefits without requiring any physical engine modifications, costly vessel downtime, or operational disruptions.
Adding to its market validation, Aurelia FE enters service backed by the industry’s first approval from a leading global marine engine OEM for a fuel-economy lubricant of its specific class. This milestone grants operators a simple, low-risk route toward enhanced fleet efficiency starting from day one of deployment.
“At Lubmarine, we are committed to developing solutions that create value for our customers while supporting the shipping industry’s decarbonization,” stated Louise Tricoire, Vice-President of TotalEnergies Lubmarine. “Aurelia FE represents an important step forward in lubricant innovation, helping shipowners improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without compromising engine performance and reliability.”
Engineering Decarbonization Without Compromise
As the maritime sector navigates the complex waters of the energy transition, innovations that target efficiency at the component level are becoming vital. Aurelia FE demonstrates how specialized lubricant chemistry, blending highly refined base oils with cutting-edge additive generations from TotalEnergies’ research centers, can transform an operational necessity into a powerful decarbonization lever.
For maritime professionals tracking vessel optimization, Aurelia FE bridges the gap between environmental compliance and bottom-line profitability, proving that minor shifts in lubrication strategy can yield macro-level fleet efficiencies.
About Lubmarine
TotalEnergies ambition is to be a world-class player in the energy transition. As a division of the company, Lubmarine pioneers marine lubrication products and services for the global shipping industry, putting safety and sustainability at the forefront of its operations. Present in 100 countries and supplying lubricants to more than 1,000 ports, our worldwide technical teams, global network of affiliates, and partners are fully engaged, working as one team to anticipate and exceed your business expectations and to support you on your decarbonization journey. lubmarine.totalenergies.com
About TotalEnergies Lubrifiants
TotalEnergies is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of lubricants, with 42 production sites around the world and more than 5,800 employees in 160 countries. TotalEnergies Lubricants division offers innovative, high-performance, and environmentally friendly products and services, developed by its R&D centers, which employ over 130 researchers. TotalEnergies’ lubricants division is a key partner for players in the automotive, industrial, and marine markets. lubricants.totalenergies.com
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables, and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to providing as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable, and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects, and its operations.
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