Epiroc surface drill rigs now compatible with HVO100
Use of HVO100 leads to substantial reduction of particulates and other harmful substances
EPIROC surface drill rigs* are now verified to be compatible with HVO100 fuel. The use of HVO100 leads to a substantial reduction of particulates and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases, thus reducing the impact on the environment.
‘Epiroc have ambitious sustainability targets for 2030, and we continuously strive to improve our offering by finding more sustainable solutions. The ability to use HVO100 in our surface drill rigs is an important step towards meeting these targets,’ said Martin Johansson, global product portfolio manager with Epiroc Surface division.
HVO100 is a hydrotreated vegetable oil that reduces greenhouse gas emissions from diesel engines. It can be used both as an alternative fuel to diesel or be mixed with diesel. A diesel engine running on HVO100 produces up to 90% less harmful emissions, including greenhouse gases and particulates, compared with one running on fossil-based diesel fuel.
Epiroc say HVO 100 should be treated as diesel fuel and works the same way when it comes to service and installation. The current infrastructure for distribution is also similar to diesel, which makes the move to HVO100 a smoother process compared with alternative technical solutions.
Customers can start to use HVO100 in their rigs straight away, and whilst technical data vary between models and engines, Epiroc will update all manuals accordingly to clarify the exact impact.
‘Just like Epiroc, many of our customers are focused on improving sustainability in their operations. With this news we are very pleased to be able to offer a solution which can be an important part of our customers transformation,’ said Mr Johansson.
*The possibility to use HVO100 fuel is applicable to the following product families: SmartROC, FlexiROC, PowerROC, Christensen, Explorac, and Boyles. Operators should contact their local Customer Centre representative for information about compatibility with rigs already in the field
