Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the federal government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
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Major OEMs investigate alternative fuels
Sanvik and Caterpillar have made significant strides in alternative fuels for mining applications, including HVO to replace diesel and hydrogen-powered haul trains.
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Aggreko on path to net zero emissions by 2050
Aggreko plans to invest up to $600 million a year to support the mining sector's energy transition, responding to the industry’s requests for energy alternatives to fossil diesel.
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Minprovise solves 8000L fuel issue for mine sites
A major player in the Australian mining scene has approached Minprovise to solve the issue of refuelling in remote areas on site.
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BHP iron ore vessels to be fuelled by Shell LNG
BHP has awarded Shell a contract to fuel five Newcastlemax bulk carriers with LNG.
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Filtration: The pill for cleanliness
External contamination of diesel fuel reduces filter life, diminishes fuel life and can cause premature fuel component failures.
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Estimating the ‘cost’ of fuel tax credits is a tricky business
In calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, critics of Australia’s fuel tax credits system have highlighted its cost to Australian taxpayers and the budget bottom line, but what are the actual costs?
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Australian researchers develop oil saving sensor
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a real-time sensor that measures engine oil quality using thin metal oxide films.
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The costs of backyard adblue
Cheap diesel solution upfront costs may be a costly decision down the line.
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UGL wins BP maintenance contract
UGL has won a three year contract for maintenance at 17 BP fuel terminals across Australia.
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QGC opens micro-LNG plant
QGC has partnered with BOC to open a new LNG plant near Chinchilla, QLD.
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Caltex shuts down refinery process units, moves to export
Caltex has shut down the last of its fuel refinery process units, and started operation of the site as a fuel import terminal.
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Subcontractors steal 340 litres of fuel from mine site
Two men have been charged for allegedly stealing 340 litres of fuel from Iluka Resources’ Murray Basin mine.
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Caltex to launch new diesel fuel products
Caltex is launching new Australian-developed diesel products in to the Hunter Valley mining region.
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Caltex kicks off $200m Roy Hill diesel contract
Caltex has begun supplying on site diesel as part of its $200 million contract wit the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
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Minerals council defends fuel tax credits at senate hearing
Costings show the removal of fuel tax credits could be worth billions in savings for the Abbott Government.
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LNG to overpower diesel on mine sites
With fuel costs rising and companies focusing on the challenges of reducing C02 emissions, many are heralding the LNG boom as a way to offset the energy issues facing the mining industry. Vicky Validakis reports.
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Forge win Rio fuel contract
Forge has won a $70 million contract to build fuel infrastructure for Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore mines.
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Fuelling change
A new agreement will see the introduction of gas powered mining vehicles.
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Diesel fumes cause cancer
In worrying news for an industry that relies on diesel fuel, a new report from the World Health Organization says diesel fumes cause cancer.
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