Industry Thoughts: A Green Light for Chile
The mining industry contributes to the green energy transition
“All mining operations are currently moving towards a clear energy transition. We are commercializing hybrid solutions which combine fossil fuel energy with solar or wind energy. These hybrid solutions enable us to maximize carbon reductions while personalizing the solution to the specific project and location.”
Jose Rodríguez Monje, Managing Director Chile & Peru, Aggreko
“The mining industry is one of the world’s largest energy consumers. By incorporating renewable energy into their power generation portfolio, mining companies see reduced operating costs, create shareholder value through their ESG strategies, are less exposed to fuel price volatility, and reduce carbon emissions by implementing technologies such as green hydrogen.”
Sergio del Campo, Representative Director, Sonnedix Chile
“A virtuous circle between the private sector and society drives renewable energy production. The mining industry requires specialists to handle this transition, which creates social mobility. However, the government must ensure regulatory certainty in energy.”
Mauricio Mazuela, CEO, Hitachi Energy
“Our process to develop sulfuric acid leads to temperatures of 1,000 degrees, which feed a steam chain. The produced steam is for the plant itself and a turbine. The turbine generates 26 MW of clean energy, as our sulfuric acid production does not produce CO2.”
Werner Watznauer, CEO, Noracid
“The country must focus on incorporating renewable energy into the system once that energy has been generated. We currently need the infrastructure to bring renewable energy from the point of generation to the point of consumption.”
Ignacio Mackenna, Commercial Director, Abastible
