FEATURE
Vivo Energy success story :
Sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions at Africa ’ s mines
After a most successful introductory
year at the Mining Indaba last year , Vivo Energy returns with a success story around power generation for mines on the continent .
Vivo Energy , which sells and distributes Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants in Africa , believes it will be able to transform how energy is supplied to mines across the continent . The company announced in October last year that it had reached an agreement to supply Canadian mining company Robex Resources ’ Nampala gold mine , in Mali , with a hybrid fuel and solar energy solution for a period of five to fifteen years .
Alistair Jessop , Head of Power Vivo Energy said : “ We are innovating in the renewable energy sector , bringing exciting commercial solutions to our customers . Vivo Energy plans to build on balance sheet hybrid solar solutions , engineered to the mines ’ requirements . The Mali project saves the mine $ 4 / MWh and will displace over 60,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next10 years .”
Jessop added : “ Vivo Energy will expedite the provision of energy solutions , while minimising the impact on the mines ’ balance sheet and at the same time reducing the mines ’ cost of production and carbon footprint .”
“ I think 2020 was a year of real challenge for all of us . Nothing comes close to what we faced last year . What makes Vivo Energy different for its customers is the resilience we showed in 2020 . That was a testament to our flat organisational structure . We were able to react quicker than most and put those decisions into action on the ground .” says Alex Caldwell , Head of Mining for Vivo Energy .
“ Vivo Energy ’ s experience in working with mines over many years is reflected in its innovative competitive power purchase agreement , aimed at meeting the mines ’ needs and time scales , allowing the mines to focus on their core business .” concluded Alistair Jessop Head of Power Vivo Energy .
Vivo Energy will use this pioneer project to spur further uptake of such projects in Africa to help mining operations reduce their costs and carbon dioxide emissions .
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