Released: May 2007
Aggreko Solutions Contribute To Environmentally Friendly Power
Generation at Mardi Gras
This year’s Mardi Gras in San Diego
was an innovative, eco-friendly affair thanks to a partnership
between Aggreko, the world’s leading supplier of temporary power,
temperature control and compressed air systems, and the California
city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter Association.
At the Association’s request,
Aggreko used alternative fuel for the temporary generators it used
to power this year’s festivities: biodiesel created from cooking
oil waste collected from the Gaslamp Quarter’s many
restaurants.
“We wanted to explore ways to make
our event environmentally safer and more responsible,” said Jimmy
Parker, Executive Director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association. “We
had the perfect supplier in Aggreko: they not only knew the needs
of the event, they truly understood our desire to make our Mardi
Gras green.” The biodiesel, supplied by New Leaf Biofuel, was a
perfect environmental “win-win” added Mr. Parker: “Instead of the
cooking oil going back into the environment, it was recycled into
fuel.”
The Gaslamp Quarter, with its
unique mix of shops, restaurants sidewalk cafes and late-night
clubs, hosts several popular outdoor festivals throughout the year.
“The Mardi Gras event brought in over 20,000 visitors and was a
huge success,” said Mr. Parker. “We are proud of our relationship
with Aggreko and plan on partnering with them on Mardi Gras and
other events for years to come.”
“We were happy to work with the
Gaslamp Quarter Association in their efforts to conserve the
environment, both in recycling a waste product and decreasing
carbon emissions from our engines,” said Huey Bourque, Director of
Aggreko’s Environmental Health, and Safety Department. “At Aggreko,
it is our goal to minimize the impact on the environment through
careful equipment design, from minimizing spills to implementing
the latest emission-control technology.
“All of our equipment complies with
regulatory and industry standards wherever we operate in the world.
Our strong presence in markets which are particularly sensitive to
emissions, such as California, means that the control of emissions
is at the forefront of our design considerations.”
Many refineries and power plants
use rental power-generation or temperature control equipment from
Aggreko as a vital part of their efforts to improve productivity
while upholding stringent emissions requirements. Aggreko is
constantly exploring new ways of reducing emissions and has
recently developed a new temporary power solution using natural
gas. It is more efficient than conventional fuel solutions because
only about 10% of the natural gas produced is lost before final
consumption.
About Gaslamp Quarter
Association
The Gaslamp Quarter Association
(GQA) is a Non-profit 501(c) 6 Business Improvement District
representing approximately 400 businesses located in the nationally
registered historic district. The GQA is dedicated to promoting and
improving the business, economic, social and physical environment
of the Gaslamp Quarter.