Delmege and Shell Lubricants celebrate landmark partnership at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, Sri Lanka

Delmege, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and diversified conglomerates, hosted an event on 11th June 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, to mark a significant milestone in its partnership with globally renowned energy brand Shell. The event was attended by senior leaders from both Shell and Delmege, symbolizing a powerful alliance, as together they aim to address and progress lubricants solutions in Sri Lanka.

The evening celebrated Delmege Forsyth Energy’s appointment as the authorized Macro Distributor of Shell Lubricants in Sri Lanka. This collaboration is poised to deliver world-class lubrication solutions leveraging Shell Lubricant’s global leadership position and Delmege’s robust distribution network.

Among the distinguished guests were members of Shell Lubricant Asia-Pacific leadership team and the senior management of Delmege. Also in attendance were Sri Lanka’s motorsport icons and official Shell brand ambassadors — Ashan Silva, renowned car racing champion, and Jacques Gunewardena, leading motorcycle racing figure — whose presence reinforced Delmege’s commitment to excellence.

Mr. Amrith Adhihetty Director Strategic Business Development and Planning, added:
“Our alliance with Shell represents more than a business milestone — it’s a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and long-term growth. Together, we aim to elevate the standard of energy solutions available in Sri Lanka.”

Mr. Steve Quila – General Manager, Shell Lubricant Macro Distributor Asia Pacific, remarked:
“Shell is proud to partner with Delmege, a company with a deep-rooted legacy of excellence in Sri Lanka. This launch marks a strategic step forward in bringing our high-performance lubricant solutions to consumers and businesses across key industries to the Sri Lankan market. We believe this collaboration will not only strengthen our presence but also create new value for customers and industries across the country.”

Ms. Dinusha Bhaskaran Managing Director of Vallibel One PLC and the Delmege Group expressed her  enthusiasm about the partnership:
“This collaboration between Delmege and Shell is a strategic move that reflects our commitment to introducing globally trusted brands to the Sri Lankan market. We believe in building long-term partnerships that uplift industries and drive national progress — and Shell’s entry through Delmege is a powerful example of that vision in action.”

The event highlighted Shell’s global leadership position (18 years at the top spot) ⁽¹⁾ and competitive advantage through premium and differentiated products, backed by Delmege’s know-how and service experience.

About Delmege Forsyth Energy Pvt Ltd

 Delmege Forsyth Energy Pvt Ltd a subsidiary of the Delmege Group celebrating a legacy of 175 years this year, is the Macro Distributor for Shell Lubricants in Sri Lanka renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s energy infrastructure by marketing premium and world-renowned Shell Lubricants throughout Sri Lanka leveraging the enviable distribution network and reputation of the Delmege Group. For more information on the Delmege Group, log on to www.delmege.com

About Shell Lubricants

Shell Lubricants has retained its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for an 18th consecutive year, according to the 22nd edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2023.^[1] In the report which covers all leading lubricant-consuming country markets, market segments, product types and formulations, Shell has held its status as the leading global supplier of automotive and industrial oils and fluids with number one ranking for all three lubricants categories tracked by Kline – consumer automotive, commercial automotive and industrial, including Shell Helix passenger car oil, Shell Rimula truck and heavy-duty oils, and Shell Tellus and Shell Gadus industrial, which are all preferred brands in many major markets