In a significant move towards a greener and more sustainable electrical industry, Nynas and Stena Recycling have announced a strategic partnership. Nynas, a leading transformer oil producer and rerefiner, is joining forces with Stena Recycling, Sweden's premier recycling company, to bring circular solutions to the sector.
This partnership is set to capitalize on Nynas' world-class refining technology and expertise in sustainable product development, complemented by Stena's extensive collection and recycling services. Together, they are driving a transformative shift towards more eco-friendly practices within the electrical industry.
Stena Recycling operates an expansive European network for collecting decommissioned electrical transformers and utility equipment. In this innovative collaboration, Stena will supply Nynas with used mineral insulating oils from these decommissioned transformers, which will serve as feedstock for Nynas' circular transformer fluids.
In 2022, Nynas introduced NYTRO® RR 900X, a high-quality rerefined transformer oil that enables transformer manufacturers and utilities to embrace the principles of a circular economy. This sustainable solution ensures that end-of-life transformer oils, no longer suitable for their current applications, are repurposed rather than wasted.
NYTRO RR 900X complies with the strict requirements of the IEC 60296 edition 5 (2020) specification, which mandates that the feedstock for rerefined oils must be sourced entirely from power equipment. Furthermore, the product is soon to be available with ISCC Plus certification, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
Marika Rangstedt, Sustainability Manager at Nynas, highlights the environmental benefits of NYTRO RR 900X, explaining that it reduces over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin Nynas oil over its lifecycle. This environmentally friendly approach aligns with the industry's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability.
The collaboration between Nynas and Stena Recycling promises to provide invaluable support to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electrical utilities, and transmission system operators (TSOs) as they transition to more sustainable, circular solutions. With more than 100 collection centers in Northern Europe and flexible collection options, Stena Recycling is well-positioned to meet the industry's evolving needs.
This partnership is a beacon of innovation in the electrical industry, steering it towards a more sustainable and eco-conscious future. As Nynas and Stena Recycling work together to redefine transformer oil recycling, they contribute to resource conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The electrical industry is taking a giant step forward in adopting circular practices, and this partnership is at the forefront of this positive change.
Source: Nynas AB