ENGIE and Anglo American to co-develop renewable hydrogen solution to decarbonize the mining industry

ENGIE and Anglo American to co-develop renewable hydrogen solution to decarbonize the mining industry

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ENGIE, leader of the zero-carbon transition and Anglo American, leading global mining industry player, announced today their agreement to co-create and fuel the first hydrogen-powered mining haul truck. This project is part of ENGIE’s strategy to promote renewable hydrogen to help its customers decarbonize their operations. It is aligned with Anglo American’s initiatives towards mining with zero climate impact. This collaboration between the two companies marks the first time a truck of this size and load capacity (300 metric tons) will be converted to run on hydrogen. ENGIE will provide the hydrogen generation solutions while Anglo American will develop the truck. The modifications to the existing truck include replacing the diesel tank with hydrogen tanks, and replacing the engine with hydrogen fuel cells and a battery pack. The hydrogen will be provided by the solar power generation capacity at the mining site. First motion of the hydrogen powered truck is expected in 2020, followed by a testing and validation program at Anglo American’s Mogalakwena Platinum Group Metals mine in South Africa, after which additional trucks are expected to be rolled out at other Anglo American operations. “We are delighted to join forces with Anglo American to design the first solution that aims to decarbonize heavy-duty mobility in the mining sector. This is part of ENGIE’s strategy to develop industrial-scale hydrogen-based solutions to help our energy-intensive customers in their journey to carbon neutrality”, said Michèle Azalbert, CEO of ENGIE’s Hydrogen Business Unit. Tony O’Neill, Technical Director of Anglo American, commented: “We are extremely pleased to be partnering with ENGIE, and we look forward to developing and implementing this step-change technology.”
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EngieENGIE is accelerating the Decarbonization of  the Mining Industry ENGIE relies on a broad portfolio of expertise to provide the mining industry with a complete range of services, combining technical, economic and environmental performance. We associate know-how in many technical engineering areas to support greenfield and brownfield projects, to provide green, competitive energy supply and improved performance of the mining operations. In line with the low-carbon economy and social responsibility targets, ENGIE also proposes additional solutions to decarbonize mining activities and facilitate a sustainable integration of mining projects in local communities and environment. ENGIE also supports industrial actors in their integration of new technologies or their investment in digital transformation by proposing innovative solutions. ENGIE invites you to be part of our open innovation approach. ENGIE is the Renewable Hydrogen Economy Enabler  ENGIE is a front-runner in the development of an industrial-scale hydrogen economy worldwide.  Our ambition is to support the decarbonization of industrial and mobility applications.  With more than 200 experts fully dedicated to hydrogen, we are the long-term partner for the industry, phasing projects from development to operation.  We are already active, from Inception to Construction, in 70 industrial green hydrogen projects (with 20 projects > 50MW) in 10 countries and aim by 2030 to develop and operate:  • 4 GW of green hydrogen capacity,  • 700 km of dedicated hydrogen networks,  • 1 TWh of storage capacity,  • More than 100 refueling stations.  Through our hub strategy, we have a unique positioning and value proposition to unlock the full potential of renewables.  Our presence along the entire H2 value chain helps us develop a wide range of scalable and replicable solutions.  Specifically, for the Mining sector, green hydrogen can be used as a fuel for the heavy-duty mobility applications, such as mining trucks, locomotives and ore carriers. It can also be used to produce heat and to act as a reduction agent, within mineral processing, such as the production of Aluminium and Steel among others. Furthermore, it can be used as a feedstock for the production of chemicals used in the mine such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide for example. And last but not least, by having an integrated hydrogen infrastructure within the mining ecosystem, it will also provide storage and flexibility to its electrical system, enabling its 24x7 decarbonization, while ensuring a reliable power supply. 

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