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BHP strengthens partnership with ABB | Global Mining Review

Save to read list Published by Jane Bentham, Editorial Assistant Global Mining Review, Monday, 04 November 2024 10:00 BHP is strengthening its important strategic partnership with global technology

Save to read list Published by Jane Bentham, Editorial Assistant Global Mining Review, Monday, 04 November 2024 10:00

BHP is strengthening its important strategic partnership with global technology company ABB, through the signing of a multi-year Global Framework Agreement.

ABB is a leader in industrial automation, electrification and digitalisation, and delivers critical technologies and equipment for BHP’s global operations including Escondida in Chile, the Jansen project in Canada, and various packages across its Australian assets.

This new agreement will enable further opportunities for BHP and ABB to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations, and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonisation efforts across BHP’s global operations.

To continue progress towards its goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 emissions at its operated assets) by 2050, BHP knows that enabling technology must be developed and deployed rapidly.

Working with leading global technology partners such as ABB has the potential to play a key role in supporting BHP’s decarbonisation ambition, as well as supporting more sustainable growth in copper, potash and iron ore.

BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Rag Udd, said: “Celebrating this partnership in South Australia is no coincidence. South Australia is home to one of the most globally significant copper basins, and the world needs more quality copper to support the energy transition that is already underway.

“Strategic partnerships like the one we have with ABB will be integral in supporting BHP’s growth ambitions, such as those we have in South Australia, as well as our operational decarbonisation efforts globally.”

BHP Group Procurement Officer, Rashpal Bhatti, added: “This multi-year agreement further solidifies the important partnership between BHP and ABB, and will enable even greater collaboration as BHP looks to maintain productive, efficient, and safe operations, reach our operational decarbonisation goals, and achieve more sustainable growth.

“BHP’s relationship with ABB is underpinned by a shared commitment to sustainability, decarbonisation, and generating social value for the communities in which we operate.”

ABB Process Industries President, Joachim Braun, concluded: “This Global Framework Agreement underscores our long-standing partnership with BHP, strengthening our collaboration to drive productivity, safety, and sustainability. Together, we are committed to accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies that not only optimise productivity, but also drive decarbonisation efforts in line with global climate ambitions.

“ABB is proud to be a trusted partner for BHP in fostering a more resilient and sustainable future.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/04112024/bhp-strengthens-partnership-with-abb/

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