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Brazilian Company Develops Vegetable Oil Transformer to Mitigate Environmental Impact
In the month that celebrates World Environment Day (on June 5th), WEG, the world’s leading transformer manufacturer, announces the production of a transformer that uses vegetable oil, a material that is biodegradable and helps in the conservation of the environment.
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The transformer was developed to support a project being carried out in Simões Filho (BA) by Power Engenharia. The transformer, model 5/6.25 MVA 69CST/13.8 kV, is among the main equipment that operates using vegetable oil developed by WEG.
In addition to contributing to environmental conservation, transformers that use vegetable oil have a longer lifespan compared to those using diesel oil.
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WEG continues to develop the transformer to ensure that the equipment is delivered by the end of this month. After the delivery of the vegetable oil transformer, manufactured by WEG, the equipment will proceed to installation at Bomix, a company in the injected and blow-molded packaging segment.
WEG’s Participation in a Sustainable Project
A member of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), WEG participates in a project conceived by the UN (United Nations), which aims to create actions that generate less impact on the environment.
This project adopts 17 actions aimed at achieving 197 targets that contribute to the improvement of natural resources.
About the History of WEG
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global company specializing in electromechanical equipment, primarily operating in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for various sectors, including infrastructure, steel, paper and pulp, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation through its constant development of solutions to meet major trends focused on energy efficiency, renewable energies, and electric mobility. With industrial operations in 12 countries and commercial presence in over 135 countries, the company has more than 33,800 employees worldwide. In 2020, WEG achieved a net revenue of R$ 17.47 billion, with 56% coming from sales made outside Brazil.
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