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 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 Develops Renewable  Hydrogen Renowned as one of the world’s foremost energy operators and a world leader in the energy transition, ENGIE has the ambition of being a major player in hydrogen. At ENGIE, we firmly believe that hydrogen is the key that will unlock the full potential of renewables and carbon-neutral energy solutions. It will accelerate the energy transition by allowing various green energy technologies to be used with much greater flexibility. We are committed to developing solutions based on renewable hydrogen, produced by electrolysis using a green energy supply. Hydrogen is the missing link for a decarbonized ecosystem, allowing for the harmonious progress of cities, territories and societies around the globe. ENGIE aims at operating across the entire value chain of renewable hydrogen, from carbon-neutral power generation to the three key end uses:  mobility, industry and energy storage. ENGIE will architect and deliver reliable and sustainable green solutions to address its clients’ requirements for more environmentally responsible energy uses. 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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