Press releases in September 2006 | |||
BP Ultimate Now Offered to Russian Consumers
TNK-BP today announced the launch of BP Ultimate unleaded 95 and 98 at all of the company’s BP service stations in Moscow and the Moscow region starting September 18.
BP Ultimate was first offered to U.K. motorists in 2003 after an extensive 18 month research programme to test and develop its unique properties.
BP Ultimate delivers improved engine power and acceleration. Engines using BP Ultimate 98 can experience up to 14.7% power increase and up to 9.9% improvement in acceleration versus ordinary A95 fuels.
BP Ultimate has two and a half times more cleaning power than ordinary fuels. It not only prevents formation of engine deposits but also removes existing deposits over time.
BP Ultimate significantly reduces key environmental pollutants. It contains less sulphur than ordinary fuel, resulting in reductions of sulphur emissions by up to 66%.
BP Ultimate is now sold in 14 countries worldwide. Its launch in Russia supports TNK-BP’s commitment to reinforce its retail presence in the country by leading the development of premium quality fuels. This offer is aimed at providing both the best customer benefits and more environmentally friendly products.
“We are very proud that BP Ultimate joins TNK-BP’s range of fuels. These are premium quality fuels for drivers who care about their cars,” said Alexander Kaplan, Vice president marketing, TNK-BP, Downstream “Whether you drive a budget car or a luxury model, BP Ultimate can help you to get more out of your car and less out of your exhaust.”
For further information contact:
Marina Dracheva: TNK- BP International Media – telephone +7 (095) 363 2757.
Vladimir Bobylev: TNK-BP Russian Media – telephone +7 (095) 745 7846.
Note to editors:
- TNK-BP owns and manages an extensive retail network in Russia and Ukraine operating under the BP and TNK brands.
- BP Ultimate unleaded is available with both 98 and 95 octane ratings. For Ultimate 98, it offers the following exhaust emissions reductions compared to ordinary Moscow fuel:
- Hydrocarbons – average reduction of 15%
- Carbon Monoxide – average reduction of 8%
- Nitrogen Oxides – average reduction of 3%
- Sulphur– reduction of up to 66%
Note: BP Ultimate 98 performance is measured as compared with ordinary A95.
- BP Ultimate has a maximum sulphur content of 50 ppm – versus the maximum 150 ppm legal requirement in Moscow.
- BP Ultimate 98 delivers:
- Two and a half times the engine cleaning power of ordinary fuels. BP Ultimate removes an average 75% of existing intake system deposits which means that dirty engines become cleaner over time.
- Increased fuel economy – up to 20 kilometers more per tank for cars running on unleaded gasoline.
- Improved acceleration – performance improvement equivalent to an increase in engine capacity of up to 400cc.
Note: BP Ultimate 98 performance is measured as compared with ordinary A95.
Cleaning power of BP Ultimate
Gasoline Intake Valves (Ordinary unleaded) Gasoline Intake Valves (BP Ultimate)
- TNK-BP is a vertically integrated Russian oil and gas company with a diversified upstream and downstream portfolio in Russia and Ukraine. In 2005 the Company produced on average 1.58 mmbd, an increase of more than 6% on the previous year. Including the 50% equity ownership in the Russian oil company Slavneft, TNK-BP’s average production totaled 1.82 mmbd.
- The BP-branded retail sites joined the Malina (Raspberry) loyalty card program in April 2006. Other founding members of this program include the Beeline mobile operator, the 36,6 drugstore network, the Ramstore supermarket chain, and the Planeta Sushi, Il Patio and T.J. Friday’s restaurant chains.
- In August the company also launched its “new look” TNK retail sites.