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HS2 trials \u2018first of a kind\u2019 electric drilling rig in bid to cut carbon in construction<\/h1><\/div><\/div>HS2 Ltd\u2019s construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture (BBV), is currently trialling the world\u2019s first all-electric, high-capacity drilling rig on a construction site in Warwickshire, as the Joint Venture steps up its plans to meet HS2 Ltd\u2019s ambition for diesel-free construction sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>The world\u2019s first all-electric, high-capacity drilling rig carrying out work on an HS2 construction site in Warwickshire<\/h2><\/div>\n- Results show the new BAUER eBG33 cuts 1,200kg of CO2 per day and reduces noise by 50%<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Wider roll-out will bring major environmental benefits for the UK construction sector<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Andrea Davidson, HS2\u2019s Air Quality Manager said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\u201cWe are proud to be working with our supply chain and leading manufacturers to drive a step change in the UK construction industry, demonstrating the viability and benefits of emissions-free heavy electric plant.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing at the forefront of a ground-breaking trial like this is another step on our journey to achieving our target of all diesel-free construction sites by 2029, and net zero carbon from 2035 \u2013 helping HS2 to become the most sustainable infrastructure project ever delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The 100 tonne BAUER eBG33 drilling rig creates an overall reduction of 1292kg CO2 per day compared to a traditionally powered rig and also reduces noise by 50%. In terms of performance, the rig is able to carry out exactly the same tasks as a traditional rig.<\/strong><\/p>\nThis innovative new machine is being used by BBV\u2019s deep foundations<\/a> contractor SB3 (a Joint Venture between Bachy Soletanche<\/a> & Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering), and works alongside a diesel-powered rig to construct large diameter piles, with the aim of demonstrating that heavy, electric-powered construction plant can perform the same tasks as traditional machines.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.soletanche-bachy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/07\/The-new-BAUER-eBG33-piling-rig.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Chris Merridew, SB3 JV Board Director said<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\u201cOur team was eager to support Bauer as the first end user of the electric rig and its new technology.\u00a0 It has the potential to be a massive game changer for the industry and the wider construction sector in our continued drive to reduce carbon, noise and emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The BAUER eBG33 replaces the diesel engine drive with a powerful electric drive. The environmental benefits include reduced exhaust and noise emissions; high energy efficiency due to modern three-phase asynchronous motor; and flexibility through an integrated frequency converter. BAUER are also trialling different E-connection concepts and an innovative concept for set-up operation via an autonomous secondary drive which is independent of the power supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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