Hybridising existing mine power in Indonesia
Aggreko's zero CAPEX solution saved 4.6 million liters of fuel, reduced emissions by 12,340 tonnes, and cut costs by $3.7 million over five years while extending the Indonesian copper mine's life by 10 years.
- THE CHALLENGE
Remote mine with decarbonisation goal and reliable power need
- THE SOLUTION
Hybrid power package introduced to maximise efficiency
- THE IMPACT
Significant carbon, fuel and financial savings and a 10- year mine lifecycle extension
Client:Batutua Tembaga Raya (BTR) copper mine
Location:Wetar Island, Indonesia
Sectors:Mining
THE CHALLENGE
How Aggreko delivered decarbonisation goals for a remote mine
Situated in a remote Indonesian island, BTR’s copper mine’s power requirements were currently solely met by thermal diesel power generation. Being their trusted power partner since 2015, Aggreko well understood their requirements.
Reliable and consistent power is crucial for this mine to ensure operational efficiency is fully maximised. Knowing that the Indonesian government was also pushing its mining industry to focus on the energy transition and the decarbonisation agenda, we spotted an opportunity to hybridise their current thermal power generation and facilitate the mine with decarbonisation while not sacrificing their operational productivity.