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The latest news, events and reports from Nynas transformer oils.

  • Getting the scope of it

    As the need to cut emissions of greenhouse gas is becoming more urgent, companies must look beyond their direct climate impact. From 2025, organisations that operate in Europe will be required to report their indirect – so-called Scope 3 – emissions.

  • Passion for Transformers

    Dr. Hugo Campelo recently took up his new position as Senior Technical Advisor at Nynas, focusing on customers within the electrical industry. In his new role, Hugo serves as a technical expert on the application of dielectric liquids in transformers and switchgear.

  • 95 years and still going strong

    After nearly a century in the market, Nynas is actively developing new, forward-looking, customer-centric solutions to contribute to performance and sustainable development. The distinctive entrepreneurial spirit that characterised the company's founders continues unabated.

  • The Brains of Nynas: Tallal Belkheiri

    With a solid R&D background in process technology, Tallal Belkheiri's work as Nynas Sustainability Manager involves developing sustainable technological solutions. Find out what's on his mind.

  • Environmental responsibility at sea

    A new ship currently under construction will provide a modern, fuel-efficient platform to transport Nynas products in a cost-effective manner and support the transition to a sustainable company.

  • The future of transportation

    Three industry experts reflect on how technology, geopolitics, sustainability and other factors will affect the movement of people and goods in the future.

  • Sustainability and Environmental Awareness on the Agenda in Graz

    When key OEMs, suppliers, and other leading actors gather to discuss insulation systems in high voltage technology, Nynas is present, showcasing its sustainable high-performance transformer fluids.

  • The Brains of Nynas: Alistair Meyer

    Alistair Meyer is Nynas Regional Sales Director. Essentially, this means that he operates globally, with responsibility for our naphthenics business in the Americas, APAC, Central Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Africa and India. Find out what’s on his mind.

  • More sustainable solutions for utilities on display in Rome

    During CIRED 2023, Nynas specialists will be present to talk about how we can support the electrical industry's ambition to transition towards a more sustainable society.

  • Focus on Sustainability in Berlin

    During this year's edition of CWIEME Berlin, important future-oriented projects and products will be discussed, including Nynas' unique circular transformer oil NYTRO® RR 900X.

  • Keeping electricity flowing

    Pylons are the veins of our electric systems, transmitting high-voltage electricity from power stations, dams and wind farms to homes and businesses.

  • 6 reasons

    why NYTRO® RR 900X and NYTRO BIO 300X are the optimal choices for sustainable transformer fluids.

  • Reflections on the European market

    War, energy shortages, disrupted supply chains, re-allocation of demand and inflation are putting pressure on European markets. Three experts discuss how European companies should approach the future.

  • At the heart of the action

    Nynas has traditionally played an active role in connection with international gatherings. The pandemic made this important sharing of knowledge difficult, despite digital seminars and conferences, but the situation has now started to normalise once more.

  • Nynas BIO products now ISCC Plus certified

    Nynas has received ISCC Plus certification for the biobased products NYTRO BIO 300X and NYTEX BIO 6200.

  • The Brains of Nynas: Elena Minchak

    Elena is Research Manager at Nynas Naphthenics, responsible for planning and performing research activities to increase knowledge in areas of strategic importance for Nynas. Find out what's on her mind.

  • Nynas launches high-quality circular transformer fluid

    Nynas AB, one of the world’s leading naphthenic oil producers, today announced the launch of NYTRO® RR 900X, a circular transformer fluid based on the most powerful and effective re-refining technology.

  • Nynas recognized for sustainability

    Nynas has received the EcoVadis Gold Sustainability rating, this puts the company in the top group of its category for sustainability performance.

  • Reducing the loss of valuable electricity

    As the price of electricity is rising in these uncertain times, reducing energy losses in transformers is more important than ever. Nynas’ bio-based insulating liquid NYTRO® BIO 300X promises to improve the performance of transformers, helping utilities to achieve sustainability targets.

  • Končar - Instrument Transformers completes successful tests with Nynas NYTRO BIO 300X

    Croatia’s leading manufacturer of instrument transformers has successfully completed a full range of tests on units filled with Nynas’ bio-based insulating liquid NYTRO® BIO 300X.

  • Thumbs-up for bio-based transformer liquid

    Rigorously tested and approved for use in market-leading Buchholz relays, Nynas’ NYTRO® BIO 300X transformer liquid offers a more sustainable cooling solution.

  • The Brains of Nynas: Robert Fairholm

    Robert Fairholm is Senior Development Engineer for the electrical industry application group at Nynas. Find out what's on his mind.

  • Reflections on biodegradability

    How do we assess biodegradability? Why is it important to separate between bio-based and biodegradable? And how does biodegradability fit into the concept of sustainability? Three experts share their thoughts.

  • Time to go circular

    More than simply recycling, circular economy is about capturing a larger part of the value that is typically lost in our traditional linear economic model. For Nynas, a circular approach is one of the things that separates us from regular oil companies.

  • Driving the future of driving

    Nynas is playing an important role in the transition to electric vehicles, as a supplier to the automotive industry and a producer of high-performance oils needed to power tomorrow’s electrical infrastructure.

  • NYTRO® BIO 300X is awarded USDA certification for biobased products

    In addition to being recognised for its ultra-low viscosity, allowing transformers and reactors to operate with better cooling, NYTRO® BIO 300X has also received the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label.

  • NYTRO® BIO 300X fulfilling promises in Gothenburg, Sweden

    Nynas’ new innovative insulating liquid NYTRO® BIO 300X has been successfully delivered to and tested in a transformer serving electricity customers in Gothenburg, Sweden. The city’s utility company Göteborg Energi opted to use the bio-based and biodegradable insulating liquid in a transformer located in a sensitive water protection area.

  • Nynas in top 1 % for sustainability

    Nynas has received the coveted EcoVadis Platinum CSR rating, this puts the company in the top 1% for sustainability performance.

  • Important step forward for sustainable transformers

    Sustainability moved to the next level: SGB SMIT Group successfully tested 1st transformer in Germany with Nynas NYTRO® BIO 300X

  • NYTRO® BIO 300X successfully delivered and tested by Končar D&ST

    Nynas recently completed a delivery of its new bio-based transformer fluid NYTRO® BIO 300X to Končar Distribution & Special Transformers in Croatia.

  • Achieving excellence through research and development

    The Nynas research team plays an essential role in the success of the company’s naphthenic oil business, as its experts collaborate and strive to develop high-quality, sustainable products.

  • Reflections on creating a safety culture

    Safety is a top priority for manufacturing companies. Here three experts share insights on how to ensure a safe operation and avoid high-consequence accidents.

 

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