A delighted Mr Rubaine hooted his horn all the way out of the station and homeward as he drove off in his unexpected, early Christmas present from Sol.

The region-wide, Power Up 2 Win promotion was launched in the BVI on October 24, 2009 and ended on December 19. Drivers were eligible to submit an entry slip for every $25 spent on Shell V-Power® or Shell diesel at participating Shell service stations.

The promotion focused on reducing the impact of fuel emissions on the environment and optimising engine efficiency. Both Shell V-Power® fuel and the 2009 Grand Vitara meet the criteria of offering a cleaner and more economical option for drivers.

V-Power® is a high-octane fuel that protects all gasoline engines. Nitrogen enriched cleaning agents help lower emissions by actively cleaning intake valves and injectors improving the efficiency of the engine. The new range of engine featured in the Grand Vitara 2009 offers improved economy and produces lower CO2 emissions.

Sol is the largest petroleum company in the BVI and supplies the marine community at Hodges Creek, Nanny Cay Marina, the Moorings, Village Cay, Bitter End, Biras Creek, Peter Island, Guana Island, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour and Leverick Bay. Sol is a committed supporter of community initiatives including the BVI Car Show, the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, the Glass Project and is a partner of the BVI Athletics Association.

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About sol
The Sol Group was formed through the acquisition of Shell's petroleum distribution and marketing businesses in the Eastern Caribbean, Guyana, Suriname and Belize in February 2005. Sol acquired The Shell Company (Puerto Rico) Limited in August 2006, which was subsequently renamed Sol Puerto Rico Limited. Sol made a further purchase of Esso's assets in Suriname and Guyana in November 2007 and in Haiti on February 29, 2008.

Sol supplies fuels, lubricants, bitumen and LPG through an extensive service station network, marine and commercial operations, as well as acting as an agent for Shell Aviation and Shell Marine products. Sol uses the Shell brand under license across its service station network, and acts as the sole distributor of Shell's fuels and lubricants. This is fully backed by Shell's world-class technical expertise.

Media contact
Deborah Benjamin
Country Manager
SOL St. Lucia Ltd (BVI Office)
Tel: 1-284-494-2107
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