Epiroc underground drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders compatible with HVO100 | Global Mining Review

Published by Will Owen, Editor Global Mining Review, Friday, 01 Nov 24

Epiroc’s range of drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders for underground applications are now verified to be compatible with HVO100. This alternative fuel reduces particulate tailpipe emissions and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases.

HVO100 (hydrotreated vegetable oil) can serve as a direct replacement for fossil diesel or be used in a blended form. When used in diesel engines, this renewable fuel can reduce CO2e emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional fossil diesel, depending on operating conditions and production methods.

Ulrika Ford, Global Sustainability Manager, Epiroc Underground division, comments:

“Epiroc has ambitious sustainability targets for 2030, and we continuously strive to improve our offering by finding more sustainable customer solutions. The ability to use HVO100 in our underground rigs, loaders, and trucks is an important step towards meeting these targets and helping our customers lower their carbon footprint.”

Moving from fossil diesel to HVO100 does not require any changes to service, installation, or infrastructure, as it works similarly to mineral diesel, which makes the transition to HVO100 a smooth and practical alternative solution.

Rickard Johansson, Vice President Marketing at Epiroc’s Underground division, said:

“By switching from fossil diesel to HVO100, customers can reduce CO2e emissions in operations by up to 1000 tons per year, using a Minetruck MT42 S as an example . We are very proud to offer this alternative energy source to support our customers in the transformation towards more sustainable mining operations.”

HVO100 can be used in all underground drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders produced from December 2022. For compatibility with earlier models, and for machines already in the?field, Epiroc customers are encouraged to contact their local Customer Center representative.

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