Fluid Management Technology Executive Director Michael Grosser reveals that mining operators are looking to reduce diesel emissions.
Speaking at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney this week, Grosser’s comments come as Australia’s resources sector faces a mandated 4.9% annual reduction in carbon intensity per tonne of output. Miners diesel emissions typically account for between 20 to 50% of a mine’s onsite CO2 emissions.
Fluid Management Technology (FMT) has worked at more than 200 Australian mines, of which only 13% of these operators can accurately account for the billions of litres of fuel purchased and consumed to less than a 2% variance – the gold standard.
FMT finds that 69% of operators can track fuel used and tank levels, but have large variances. This suggests a lack of sensors and the proper complete setup required to get the most out of their system.
According to FMT, half of these operators are using their systems for access control, such as preventing theft, but without tank gauging or oversight of data quality.
Grosser says with the majority of the mines analysed unable to accurately reconcile fuel, he believes there is “a lot of room for improvement” in the industry.
“With better management systems and practices in place, we can begin to demonstrate genuine progress in reducing emissions,” he says.
According to McKinsey & Company, mining is responsible for between 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions due to energy usage and direct processing such as moving and processing ore.
The International Energy Agency reports that total energy-related CO2 emissions increased by 0.8% in 2024 – representing an all-time high of 37.8 gross tonnage CO2.
In 2024, CO2 emissions from fuel combustion grew by around 1% or 357 million tonnes CO2, while emissions from industrial processes declined by 2.3% or 62 million tonnes CO2.
Fluid Management Technology is focused on delivering reliable fuel and energy management solutions that are easy to use, to support, and ready for the transition to sustainable fuels.
IMARC is held at the ICC in Sydney between 21-23 October 2025. Mining.com.au is on the floor in attendance again this year.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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