BHP strengthens partnership with ABB

BHP has announced it is strengthening its partnership with ABB, through the signing of a multi-year Global Framework Agreement.

According to BHP, ABB delivers critical technologies and equipment for the company’s global operations, including Escondida in Chile, the Jansen project in Canada, and various packages across its Australian sites.

The new agreement will enable further opportunities for BHP and ABB to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonisation efforts across BHP’s global operations.

BHP says that to continue progress towards its goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 emissions at operated assets) by 2050, enabling technology must be developed and deployed rapidly. Working with technology partners such as ABB has the potential to play a key role in supporting BHP’s decarbonisation ambition, as well as supporting more sustainable growth in copper, potash and iron ore.

“Celebrating this partnership in South Australia is no coincidence,” said BHP Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd. “South Australia is home to one of the most globally significant copper basins, and the world needs more quality copper to support the energy transition that is already underway.

“Strategic partnerships like the one we have with ABB will be integral in supporting BHP’s growth ambitions, such as those we have in South Australia, as well as our operational decarbonisation efforts globally.”

"This Global Framework Agreement underscores our longstanding partnership with BHP, strengthening our collaboration to drive productivity, safety and sustainability,” said ABB Process Industries President Joachim Braun. “Together, we are committed to accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies that not only optimise productivity, but also drive decarbonisation efforts in line with global climate ambitions.”

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