Engie has joined global mining industry research organisation Mining3 in its next phase of hydrogen research to co-create hydrogen solutions and help reach carbon neutrality for the mining sector in the coming decades.

Mining3 is dedicated to developing and delivering transformational technology to improve the productivity, sustainability, and safety of the mining industry.

Its members include mining companies, OEMs and research organisations including CSIRO, Newcrest, Komatsu, Dyno Nobel, The University of Queensland, OZ Minerals, South32, Queensland University of Technology, AngloGold Ashanti, Caterpillar and Vale.

French energy company Engie is aiming to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable world, through renewable energy, renewable hydrogen and other environmentally friendly solutions.

Michele Azalbert, CEO of ENGIE’s Hydrogen Business Unit, added, “Engie is delighted to join Mining3 and its members to co-develop renewable hydrogen-based solutions for the mining industry.”

“These solutions will help the industry players reach their carbon-neutrality goals, as well as help reduce emissions for countries where mining is a key industry, such as Australia, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Africa, where we are developing hydrogen projects.”

“Through partnerships and collaboration with other experts at Mining3, ENGIE is looking forward to delivering renewable hydrogen solutions to the entire mining ecosystem.”