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Nynas and Stena Recycling join forces to collect and re-refine end of life transformer oils
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Transformer oil producer Nynas and Stena Recycling have entered a strategic partnership, combining Nynas’ world-class refining technology and circular transformer fluid with Stena’s modern recycling services.
Through a large European network, Stena Recycling collects decommissioned electrical transformers and other utility equipment. In the new partnership, Stena will supply Nynas with used mineral insulating oils from these transformers, which will become feedstock for the company’s circular transformer fluids.
“In 2022, Nynas successfully launched NYTRO® RR 900X, a high-quality re-refined transformer oil which provides transformer manufacturers and utilities the opportunity to participate in a circular economy,” says Simon Day, VP Sales & Marketing at Nynas.
This innovative product complies with the highest requirements of the IEC 60296 edition 5 (2020) specification, which mandates that the feedstock of re-refined oils must be sourced 100% from power equipment. It will soon be offered with ISCC Plus certification.
“NYTRO RR 900X is re-refined with Nynas’ powerful catalytic hydrogenation technology, reusing mineral oils from decommissioned transformers that would otherwise risk being burnt and wasted. Besides contributing to resource saving when replacing virgin oil, it also reduces over 70% of GHG emissions compared to virgin Nynas oil over its lifecycle,” notes Marika Rangstedt, Sustainability Manager at Nynas.
The partnership between Nynas and Stena Recycling will support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electrical utilities, and transmission system operators (TSOs) in their transition to sustainable circular solutions.
“This is one of many activities initiated by Nynas to maximise the sustainability returns of our customers’ investments in new or retrofitted transformers. At the Navigator 2024 conference, we will provide a more detailed presentation of the available solutions that we can offer,” says Dr. Hugo Campelo, Nynas Senior Technical Advisor.
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