Energy
It takes a significant amount of energy to extract and produce the copper and other minerals Kennecott Utah Copper provides. That’s why Kennecott is openly committed to finding better, more efficient ways to responsibly power its operations and reduce its energy consumption.
Energy and greenhouse gas management information brief - June 2010
With climate change and energy use a hot topic in the U.S and around the world, Kennecott Utah Copper is committed to driving business value through critical energy efficiency initiatives and a “practice what we preach” approach. Learn more about green house gas (GHG) emissions, the science behind climate change, and how Kennecott is working responsibly to reduce emissions and conserve energy.
Electricity resources information brief - March 2010
Kennecott Utah Copper requires a reliable supply of electricity to maintain its mining operations and is aware of the impacts this energy consumption has on the community. Learn more about how Kennecott is making sizable investments in alternative and renewable energy resources, and looking at a variety of long-term, strategic solutions to better manage the company’s energy use and lower GHG emissions.
Refinery combined heat and power information brief - September 2010
Kennecott Utah Copper is committed to finding creative solutions to generate electrical needs. By using a combined heat and power system, we are able to generate and capture steam to meet 50 percent of the refinery's electrical needs.
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Letter of support from the Environmental Protection Agency
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Molybdenum Autoclave Process (MAP) combined heat and power information brief- November 2010
The MAP CHP system, which is expected to be fully operational by late 2012, will displace six megawatts of electricity that would otherwise be purchased. The MAP CHP unit has been sized to meet the steam needs of the MAP facility and co-produce approximately 86 percent of the electrical needs for the first phase of the MAP project.
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Letter of support from the Environmental Protection Agency
