Can Transformer Oil Supply Keep Up With Grid Growth? | Marieke Ten Have, Shell

Transformer oil supply will decide whether grid expansion succeeds, and Shell points to 80 years in transformer oil plus 500 wind turbines running on MIDEL 7131 as proof its strategy can keep pace. Filmed at CIGRE 2026 in Paris, this APC Media interview features Marieke Ten Have, responsible for Shell global power business, discussing mineral oil heritage, the MIDEL and Raj Petro acquisitions, and real energy transition projects. With load growth from renewables, aging infrastructure and data centers colliding with supply shortages and geopolitical pressure, utilities are asking a direct question. Can suppliers grow with them. Plan growth years ahead with strategic customer relationships instead of spot buying to stay reliable through short term supply and demand challenges Use fire safe and biodegradable ester fluids like MIDEL 7131 to cut total cost of ownership and protect water and assets, proven in 500 wind turbines with Anacon, floating solar in India and US hydropower Combine decades of sector experience, global technical support and an expanded portfolio from MIDEL 50 year heritage plus Raj Petro scale in India to support performance, safety and electrification Chapters: 0:00 Introduction – Shell at CIGRE 2026 0:45 Global Power Business – 80 Years in Transformer Oil 1:50 MIDEL and Raj Petro – Expanding the Portfolio 3:10 Supply Reliability – Growing With Utility Customers 4:15 Differentiation – Performance, Safety and Expertise 5:10 Energy Transition Projects – Wind, Solar and Hydro 6:50 CIGRE 2026 Impressions – Growth and New Talent 7:35 Women in Engineering – Representation and Development 8:20 Outlook – Message to Customers and Young Engineers Guest: Marieke Ten Have, Global Power Business, Shell 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes moments: 👉 Power Systems Technology Page:   / power-systems-technology   👉 Transformer Technology Page:   / transformer-technology   👉 Women in Power Systems:   / women-power-systems   🌐 Visit our website to dive deeper into our offerings and discover valuable resources: https://powersystems.technology/ 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and stay in the loop with exciting developments: https://powersystems.technology/subsc... #PowerSystemsTechnology #Shell #MIDEL7131 #CIGRE2026