The compression expert will purchase the equivalent of 4,656,000 KW/h of renewable energy, saving 1,941 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Rob Leger, director, QEOHS at Burckhardt Compression (US) said: “We welcome this agreement as another step towards our sustainability targets. Our purpose is to provide leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future, and we have committed to reduce our greenhouse gas emission intensity by 50% in 2027 compared to 2021.”
The emissions reductions of the Engie agreement are guaranteed by renewable energy attribute certificates, which are issued to producers for every 1 MW/h of clean power they supply to the grid. Companies can purchase these certificates as energy credits, offsetting power consumption and emissions from other sources. This allows businesses to make meaningful contributions to the global energy transition by decarbonising operations. All renewable energy sources are traceable, with Burckhardt Compression purchasing 100% clean power from the 300 MW capacity Priddy Wind Farm in Texas.
Burckhardt Compression’s sustainability roadmap is an integrated part of its Mid-Range Plan (MRP) 2027, with targets for each material topic. The agreement with Engie supports its commitment to tackle climate change and drive the energy transition. It is another step on its path towards reaching operational net zero emissions by 2035. Furthermore, compression solutions manufactured by the company already play a role in building a viable commercial ecosystem for the supply of zero-emission green hydrogen fuel.
Amy Woodward, QEOHS administrator at Burckhardt Compression (US) added: “By partnering with Engie, we have moved from purchasing a grid mix from unknown electricity sources to now having renewable energy at all our US locations traceable to a specific 100% renewable source. We will save the equivalent carbon emissions of driving 4,964,504 miles in an average gasoline car or from consuming 4,494 barrels of oil.”
Further sustainability initiatives at Burckhardt Compression are ongoing, including improving the efficiency of its vehicle fleet and surveying areas for LED lighting at its facilities. The company will also continue to develop compression technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.