Decarbonising the mining sector is a capital-intensive process, with new infrastructure and equipment required at every turn. Gérald Baiwir, Head of Environment & Industrial Development at Aderco explains to Energy and Mines how fuel additives can bring immediate and low-cost emissions gains while supporting the transition to alternative fuels. ENERGY AND MINES: How can alternative fuels and additives support mine decarbonisation? GÉRALD BAIWIR: Fuel additives and optimisation solutions can help reduce mining emissions by improving fuel efficiency. For example, Aderco’s additives improve combustion, reducing fuel consumption and lowering carbon emissions. Studies show fuel efficiency gains of around 5.1%, translating into significant CO2 reductions. Each liter of our 100% vegetal-organic, ashless and metal-free V35 additive reduces emissions by 3.3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (verified by SGS report). Among other contributions, fuel additives improve equipment performance by reducing engine wear and tear, leading to lower maintenance needs and a longer machinery lifespan. This, in turn, indirectly reduces the carbon footprint from manufacturing and repairs. Finally, Aderco’s additives can help integrate alternative fuels, such as biofuels, by optimising their performance and minimising issues relating to inherent characteristics in mining equipment, supporting the shift to lower-carbon energy sources. E&M: Why are biofuels a good alternative fuel for mining applications? GB: Biofuels present a number of advantages for mining applications, compared to electrification, hydrogen or synthetic fuels.
HOW FUEL ADDITIVES CAN SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO NET ZERO MINING
GÉRALD BAIWIR HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ADERCO
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