BHP Strengthens Partnership with Leading Global Technology Company ABB
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BHP said it 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 digitalization, and delivers critical technologies and equipment for BHP’s global operations including Escondida in Chile, its Jansen project in Canada, and various packages across their 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 decarbonization efforts across BHP’s global operations.
To continue progress towards BHP’s goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2 emissions at operated assets) by 2050, the company said 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.
“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,” said BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Rag Udd.
“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,” added Udd.
“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 decarbonization goals, and achieve more sustainable growth,” said BHP Group Procurement Officer, Rashpal Bhatti.
“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,” added Bhatti.
“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 optimize productivity, but also drive decarbonization efforts in line with global climate ambitions,” said ABB Process Industries President, Joachim Braun.
“ABB is proud to be a trusted partner for BHP in fostering a more resilient and sustainable future,” added Braun.
BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through copper, iron ore, and coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, cobalt, and metallurgical and energy coal. The company is also involved in the mining, smelting, and refining of nickel, as well as potash development activities. In addition, it provides towing, freight, marketing and trading, marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 140 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
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