2 energy stars for Ok Tedi
OK Tedi Mining Ltd has been awarded a two-star rating (out of a possible five) for its energy management practices.
The accreditation was given by leading greenhouse and sustainability auditing organisation, Australian-based Energetic Pty Ltd, following Ok Tedi’s first energy audit in late 2007.
The audit scope was to undertake a level two audit in accordance with AS/NZS 3598:2000 (energy audit) standard and assess energy management practices.
The auditors were pleasantly surprised by the quantity of data that was available at OTML, which was comparable to, or better than, many mines in Australia, OTML environment manager Jim Veness said.
“This enabled the audit team to develop a comprehensive site-wide energy map for both electricity and diesel use,” he said.
In their report, the auditors recognised processes OTML currently has in place to reduce energy use.
The auditors also proposed some key energy opportunities in various areas of OTML’s operation.
“We all can contribute to saving energy and reducing the amount of greenhouse gases by turning off unused electrical appliances including lights, air conditioners and PCs.
“In a village situation, we can even make a difference by decomposing dead leaves instead of burning them,” Mr Veness said.
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