ExxonMobil Middle East joins in the 80 years celebration of Mobil Delvac

Since its introduction in 1925, Mobil Delvac oil, Delvac, short for Diesel Engine Lubricants Vacuum, has provided power and protection for truck engines around the world in all conditions, from the extreme heat in Egypt's deserts to the freezing conditions across Siberia, from the mountainous regions of Peru to the super-highways and narrow byways of North America and Europe.

Throughout its 80-year history, Mobil Delvac has set the benchmark for lubrication excellence. The company's commitment to research and technological development, and global availability, has made Mobil Delvac one of the world's most widely used brands of heavy duty engine oil today.

"The Mobil brand was launched twenty years ago in the United Arab Emirates through our partnership with EMA Lubricants. This has been very successful in creating a fair market share for Mobil Delvac in a very competitive market," said Michel Gouzerh, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, ExxonMobil Middle East Marketing Corporation.

"The number of diesel engines on the roads of the UAE has increased over the last few years. This is mainly due to a boom in the construction sector and also due to the implementation of the GCC Customs Union which has led to more road transport freight services within the Gulf States."

Each year, ExxonMobil commits significant financial resources to its research and product development. In fact, over the past decade, ExxonMobil has spent more than $100 million on research, testing and upgrading its Mobil Delvac family of heavy duty engine oils to ensure they meet or exceed the latest and most advanced industry and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications from around the world.

Mobil Delvac technology is chosen by the world's top five heavy-duty truck engine OEMs and has over 2,000 different builder approvals and preferential endorsements that cover over 300 different global and local builders.

"ExxonMobil works closely with the world's leading heavy duty diesel engine manufacturers on nearly every major issue impacting lubricant technology, such as joint product development, formulation science and the creation of new specifications and testing methods," said Steve Kennedy, senior scientist, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, and co-chair of the American Petroleum Institute's Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel.

"This ensures that Mobil Delvac heavy duty engine oils meet and exceed the latest industry and OEM specifications, and deliver consistent quality and performance to help our customers extend the life of their engines, no matter where in the world they are located or what type of equipment they operate." Mobil Delvac with its signature black packaging, is sold in retail outlets across the United Arab Emirates.