GE and BHP Billiton to reduce emissions in mining sector

GE and BHP Billiton will work together develop solutions to reduce the emissions-intensity of mining operations, including transportation and power supply.

As part of this partnership, GE and BHP Billiton will evaluate mining operations in a concerted effort to maximise efficiency, to optimise energy flows, and to develop system-level approaches. The partners will share these best practice outcomes to improve sector-wide economic and environmental performance.

Geoff Culbert, President & CEO, GE Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, said: “The mining and resources sector is a vital part of Australia’s economic landscape. We must continue to look for innovative ways to help the sector become more efficient and productive while at the same time reducing the environmental impact. We are proud to partner with BHP Billiton in this mission, and draw on our combined capability and depth of experience to identify real, impactful ways to benefit the sector.”

As part of the partnership, GE and BHP Billiton will evaluate current mining operations to deliver system-level solutions, and will share best practice outcomes to improve economic and environmental performance across the industry.

Dean Dalla Valle, Chief Commercial Officer, BHP Billiton commented: “Our strategic approach to climate change is underpinned by engagement. It is this commitment to transparent engagement and collaboration that drives our involvement in initiatives like Ecomagination to provide business leaders with an important platform to share knowledge, skills and resources to address the issue of climate change. We look forward to continuing to engage with industry through this partnership and to contributing to the development of new solutions.”