BHP has strengthened its push toward decarbonisation by signing two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and FinDreams Battery (FDB), a subsidiary of BYD Group.
The dual agreements signal BHP’s intent to explore battery and electrification solutions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, aligning with its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
“This strategic relationship marks further progress in BHP’s work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and enable support for further developments within the global resources sector,” BHP group procurement officer Rashpal Bhatti said.
“CATL is a global leader in advanced battery technology, energy storage solutions, and battery recycling and is a natural partner for BHP.”
The collaboration with CATL will focus on battery development for mining equipment and locomotives, including the deployment of rapid charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, and battery recycling opportunities.
Tan Libin, head of Overseas Business at CATL, said the collaboration is an opportunity to showcase how battery innovation can decarbonise mining operations and logistics.
“Together with forward-thinking resources companies like BHP, we aim to demonstrate how advanced battery technologies can decarbonise mining operations, logistics, and product delivery, accelerating a more sustainable, efficient future,” Libin said.
In parallel, BHP’s MOU with FDB will explore powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives, supported by flash-charging infrastructure.
“BYD is a leader in their field and at the cutting-edge of what’s possible in battery technology and advanced manufacturing,” Bhatti said.
The agreement also includes investigating BYD’s electric light and commercial vehicles as part of BHP’s diesel displacement strategy.
“Leveraging our unique expertise in mining electrification, I am confident this collaboration will drive transformative change, paving the way for a more sustainable future for all,” FDB’s Jack Li said.
