WHILE retrenchments are occurring across many sectors, the lubricants business of oil major Shell is expected to keep hiring here as it continues to expand its regional operations.

No details were given on Monday on numbers but extra manpower is needed to expand its grease plant, where an upgrading is in process that will allow production capacity to be doubled. The work will be completed sometime next year.

The grease-making facility forms part of Shell's larger lubricant oil blending plant at a 5.5 hectare site in Woodlands North. The plant employs 170 people.

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