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Diesel Displacement for Mines LNG, SMALL HYDRO, GREEN HYDROGEN AND NUCLEAR MELODIE MICHEL Reporter, Energy and Mines
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hen it comes to reducing diesel consumption by mines, there are many things to consider. Do you use diesel to power the mine, in your fleet, in your processing? Where is your site and what access do you have to renewable energy? What’s your budget and mine life? While solar, wind and storage solutions are gaining steam, other options can also help mines achieve a more sustainable energy mix, or even increase their renewable penetration. Some, like liquefied natural gas (LNG) or hydroelectricity, have been around for decades, and are now being modernized or improved to better suit the need of mining clients. Others, such as green hydrogen or small modular reactors (SMRs), are in their infancy, but hold enormous promise among large industry. 13
