Switching to electrification and alternative fuels
The energy transition is a worldwide priority, driven by the urgency of climate change and the need to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Equipment electrification and the use of alternative fuels are two key strategies being explored. Major industries, such as mining, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, chemicals, and natural resources, must evolve quickly to meet government requirements. This transition calls for innovative solutions tailored to the specific operational needs of each company.
Switching to electrification and alternative fuels
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YOUR CHALLENGES
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Decarbonizing without sacrificing profitability and operational performance
As you begin your decarbonization journey, you’ll need to navigate a range of technological options. The ideal alternative energy solution will deliver high energy intensity while maximizing the use your existing equipment and infrastructure. Operating in this context also means respecting environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, while securing the necessary permits and funding to carry out your tests. Moreover, some industrial processes present significant challenges to decarbonization because of their high energy demands or the complexities involved in resource transformation. Adapting requires advanced engineering solutions, as there are many challenges and time is limited.
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OUR EXPERTISE
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Multidisciplinary engineering solutions to optimize your energy project
Your reality and constraints are unique, and technology is advancing at a rapid pace. In this dynamic environment, having a flexible approach and support at every project stage are essential to achieving your objectives. Our solid expertise in process engineering—including electrical engineering, system modernization, energy efficiency and storage solutions—combined with our dedicated environmental team, make us a key partner in your success.
Energy strategy and planning
Our holistic approach involves conducting a detailed analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, identifying reduction opportunities and developing plans tailored to the specific objectives of each energy project. We offer comprehensive support to help you meet regulatory requirements and secure the necessary financing.
- Carbon footprint measurement and modelling
- Development of the energy procurement and risk management strategy
- Implementation plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Assistance in obtaining financing and with permitting
- Consulting for environmental assessments, site selection, ESG and carbon market strategies
Alternative fuel processes
Decarbonization doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution. Alternatives to hydrocarbons offer viable options in the energy transition, contributing to the global effort to reduce GHGs. With extensive experience in process engineering and technology assessment across various industries, BBA designs and optimizes processes that use alternative fuels instead of traditional fossil fuels.
- Design and engineering of facilities to produce, store and distribute alternative fuels such as:
- Low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia
- Liquefied natural gas
- Biofuel
- Synthetic fluids
- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
- Other emerging technologies
- Process optimization for alternative fuels to maximize energy efficiency and reduce emissions
- Life cycle assessment to evaluate carbon footprints and promote sustainable choices
Equipment and facility electrification
Electrical engineering is part of our DNA. Our cutting-edge expertise allows us to support you effectively in your transition to electrification, whether it’s for infrastructure, industrial processes or vehicle fleets and mobile equipment such as trucks, shovels, drills and trains. To help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize your carbon footprint, we also offer solutions for energy storage, energy efficiency and smart grid management.
- Power-system studies and analyses
- Autonomous hybrid grids
- Energy storage solutions
- Power system modernization
- Electrification of industrial equipment
- Energy efficiency improvement solutions
Technology auditing and integration
To leverage technologies effectively in your decarbonization efforts, it’s crucial to carry out a thorough technology assessment of your company. This process will identify issues, challenges and will target inefficient practices. Our approach to technology assessment uses evidence-based data collection and analysis to create tools that enhance operational performance. With forty years of practical experience in industrial processes and strong working relationships with technology suppliers, our multidisciplinary team can offer digital diagnostics and unbiased, reliable recommendations tailored to your operational reality. We can also help you integrate and optimize these solutions in the field.
- Audits of various mechanical technologies and processes: vehicles, machinery, recharging infrastructure, backup and storage power, energy management systems, IoT and predictive maintenance solutions and more
- Technology selection, proof of concept and digital innovation planning
- Integration into operations
- Performance monitoring and verification systems
- Training and change management
Complete solutions, from strategy to execution
At BBA, we use our expertise in operational excellence to support you throughout the entire life cycle of your energy project, from development to the implementation of a complete solution based on your key performance indicators. We develop flexible solutions that allow you to adapt your infrastructure and decentralize energy by optimizing and modernizing it, helping you achieve your performance and sustainability targets.
- Multidisciplinary engineering design for project implementation
- Solution deployment
- Health and safety plan
- Onsite support
- Operational support to maximize your performance
- Strategic asset management
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Solutions we offer
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GO-TO CONTACT
Meet our decarbonization experts
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François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
Mr. Vitez is a renewable energy expert with over 27 years of experience in development, engineering and construction management, as well as the O&M of renewable energy projects in North America and Internationally. Mr. Vitez began specializing in the field of hydropower in 1992 on the James Bay Hydroelectric Complex of Hydro Quebec. Early on in his career, Mr. Vitez worked at developing numerous hydropower projects in Nepal, including his own Khudi Hydropower Project. He later worked as VP Hydro at SNC-Lavalin and supported the development of various hydropower and pumped hydro projects of various sizes and execution models from Design-Bid-Build to EPCM and EPC. Over the past decade, Mr.Vitez worked on developing Hydro Storage, Solar and Wind markets and implementing an integrated approach to renewable energy service delivery.
With a technical background in hydraulics and geotechnical engineering, Mr. Vitez has managed and directed all phases of renewable project developments from inception, studies, condition assessments, detailed engineering, to construction, commissioning, and operations.
Mr. Vitez’s career goal is to maximize his contribution to the decarbonization of our economy through economically attractive renewable energy projects. His well-rounded expertise covers multiple disciplines, which adds significant value in the coordination and leadership of large multidisciplinary hydro projects.important to note that other potentially toxic compounds, such as arsenic (As), selenium (Se) and sulphate (SO42-), can be effectively transported at near-neutral and alkaline pH conditions. Similarly, if the drainage chemistry is not properly managed, this can lead to neutral mine drainage (NMD) and saline drainage (SD).
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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Susan Cambell, P.Eng., P.M.P.
Director, Decarbonization
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Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
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