BHP has reportedly issued a substantial request for proposal to energy suppliers for the electrification of its gas-powered iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
The $231 billion mining giant aims to decarbonise its operations.
The procurement process, if successful, is anticipated to involve investments totalling hundreds of millions of dollars in new wind farms and battery storage systems for the Pilbara region.
With a commitment to a 30% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions by FY2023 and net-zero emissions by 2050, BHP is integrating renewable electricity into various assets as part of its $6 billion decarbonisation plan.