SWEDEN -- The transformer oil manufacturer Nynas is investing around $22.4 million to secure a reliable production at the company's Gothenburg refinery.
New heating furnaces have been inaugurated at the Nynas refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is aiming for greater efficiency and increased availability of their specialty products while also caring for the environment.
"This is one of the refinery's largest investments since the start in 1956 and a decisive investment for the refinery's future, says Anna Keereweer", Site Manager at Nynas refinery in Gothenburg.
Nynas will start up the plant for the season with two new furnaces, which will be fired with natural gas. The new furnaces are also adapted for renewable biogas.
"This is an example of Nynas now implementing a series of investments and measures in our refinery system with the aim of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. We work actively with suppliers and other partners to seek new and effective solutions to meet the climate challenges facing the industry", says Rolf Allgulander, Nynas Vice President Manufacturing.
The use of the new fuel is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 34%. Emissions of nitrogen and sulfur oxides are also reduced by 80 %.
