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Pilot tests on alternative marine fuel with Quadrise and Maersk We have entered into an agreement to install a plant for the manufac- ture of MSAR®, an alternative marine fuel which may offer environ- mental benefits and is potentially safer and cheaper than traditional marine fuels.

Launch of three new marine lubricants We have designed three new marine lubricants for large engines, thereby enabling ship-owners to select the best option from both a technical and economic viewpoint.

Development and marketing of a new range of bitumens These products enable a better grip between tyres and the road sur- face, while ensuring comfortable, low-noise driving which eases tra- ffic circulation and encourages respect for the environment.

Commencement of ECOASPHALTS project We have commenced a research project in collaboration with the Uni- versity of Granada to produce low temperature asphalts which en- tail improvements in safety management and major energy savings, and allow the reintegration of solids that are difficult to manage in environmental terms.

ANNUAL AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2015