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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Aggreko's North American Headquarters Replaces Diesel with Biofuel, Reducing CO2 by up to 60%
HOUSTON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aggreko, a global leader in energy solutions, announced that the company has transitioned four of its North American locations to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), negating the need for diesel in any internal needs. The locations include the company's North American headquarters in Pearland, TX, as well as the facilities in New Iberia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Thanks to the transition, the company has reduced diesel-related carbon emissions at these two sites by up to an estimated 60%. In replacing diesel with the HVO, Aggreko is instead using biofuel for its onsite operations in the four locations, including the maintenance and testing of generators and fuel for forklifts and service vehicles. At Aggreko service centers, technicians use fuel to ensure generators and other power solutions are ready for customer delivery, as well as for general onsite transportation needs. As Aggreko's generators can run on biofuel in addition to diesel, even if a customer is planning to operate a generator using diesel, Aggreko can rely on HVO to test the unit. 'One of the great benefits of our diesel power solutions is how all of them can run on biofuels like HVO, and our service centers provide a great opportunity to demonstrate this for our customers,' says Todd Aston, Regional Vice President of Sustainability at Aggreko. 'In replacing our internal fuel needs with a biofuel option, we realized a dramatic CO2 emissions reduction of up to 60%. We are proud to take a leading role among energy solution providers in embracing alternative fuels, and we look forward to transitioning to HVO at more of our service centers.' Following the successful transition to HVO at Pearland, New Iberia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, Aggreko is finalizing the replacement of diesel with HVO for internal use at additional facilities across the United States. Aggreko's transition to HVO forms a key part of the company's Energizing Change sustainability campaign, which includes installing rooftop solar at service centers to support reaching 100% renewable electricity at service centers. To learn more about Energizing Change, visit About Aggreko Aggreko is a global leader in energy solutions, providing rapidly deployable, modular power and temperature control solutions for however long they're needed. We're highly skilled sector specialists, bringing together our proprietary application know-how and engineering capability to deliver efficient, reliable and sustainable energy solutions. With experience of working in the most demanding environments, we're available for customers when they need us most, from emergency critical services to longer-term energy solutions. We're continually investing in more sustainable products, fuels and services to make greener solutions accessible to customers, helping them wherever they are on their energy transition journey. Founded in 1962, we are headquartered in the UK and employ over 6,800 people worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Home | Aggreko. Media Contact Justin Williams Trevi Communications for Aggreko [email protected] +1 (978) 539-7157 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Putin gives Russian company approval to buy Aggreko's Russian assets
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree that gave Russian company BurService permission to buy Russian assets owned by energy solutions provider Aggreko, according to a document published on the Russian government portal. Moscow has steadily tightened restrictions on foreign asset sales since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, with any transactions involving the energy and finance sectors requiring Putin's approval. BurService and Aggreko did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The decree did not specify the value of the deal. BurService was formed as a result of the departure from Russia by oilfield services company Halliburton in 2022. Halliburton in September 2022 said it had sold its Russia operations to a Russia-based management team made up of former Halliburton employees. Halliburton no longer conducts operations in Russia and BurService is an independent company. (Writing by Alexander MarrowEditing by Tomasz Janowski) Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
26-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Putin gives Russian company approval to buy Aggreko's Russian assets
MOSCOW, May 26 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree that gave Russian company BurService permission to buy Russian assets owned by energy solutions provider Aggreko, according to a document published on the Russian government portal. Moscow has steadily tightened restrictions on foreign asset sales since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, with any transactions involving the energy and finance sectors requiring Putin's approval. BurService and Aggreko did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The decree did not specify the value of the deal. BurService was formed as a result of the departure from Russia by oilfield services company Halliburton in 2022. Halliburton (HAL.N), opens new tab in September 2022 said it had sold its Russia operations to a Russia-based management team made up of former Halliburton employees. Halliburton no longer conducts operations in Russia and BurService is an independent company.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuehne+Nagel and Aggreko partner to power the world's most iconic events
Have you ever wondered how the world's largest events are powered? What kind of equipment is needed to support events that gather thousands of visitors, providing light, sound, power for computer screens and air conditioning, charging phone batteries and running coffee makers? What makes things move, close, open, and rotate? What facilitates every little electric spark to simply - work? That's right. Thousands of generators produce the electricity needed to power these massive events. Hidden behind the scenes, they are far from obsolete - they are at the centre of attention for every event organiser. Aggreko, a company headquartered in Scotland, is a global leader in providing temporary mobile and modular power solutions for some of the world's most iconic events - often those that attract tens of thousands of people and demand robust supporting infrastructure, including reliable electricity. Recently Aggreko's generators, spare parts, and supporting equipment of various sizes had to be delivered to an important event in Azerbaijan from multiple global locations within a tight deadline. "Despite the majority of the generators being stored in the UAE, the project was far from easy," commented Debbie Reid, Global Project Logistics Solutions Manager, based in Dubai. "The ongoing Red Sea crisis meant that if we were to rely on sea logistics, we would have to route the cargo via the Cape of Good Hope, adding an additional two weeks to the journey. With tight deadlines, this was not an option. Instead, we decided to utilise our Sea-Road solution." The complexity of the shipment required a practical solution: the cargo was transported from Jebel Ali Port on the outskirts of Dubai to Um Qasr Port in Iraq, where it was loaded, often with crane assistance due to its heavy weight, onto 107 trucks. This impressive convoy then journeyed across Iraq with a security escort to ensure maximum safety. To cross into Türkiye, Georgia, and eventually Azerbaijan, the generators had to be reloaded onto trucks registered in Türkiye, once again requiring heavy lifting and careful handling. Each border crossing required customs clearance, multiple permits, and detailed product and transport documentation. However, as the entire process, including customs clearance, was managed by the Kuehne+Nagel team, every step was meticulously planned and executed to avoid any delays in the already tight schedule. Simultaneously, Aggreko dispatched equipment from locations in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, the UK, and India to ensure sufficient equipment arrived at the event location. 'The journey from the European locations was relatively easy - all equipment was loaded onto the trucks and travelled from the location,' added Haidy Hassan, Project Logistics Customer Excellence Team Leader based in Dubai. 'However, crossing several borders between the point of origin in Europe and Azerbaijan could have been challenging if not for our meticulously prepared documentation for customs clearance and the detailed planning of the entire journey.' Overall, 1,078 tons of generators and parts were shipped to Azerbaijan via road freight, atop 113 trucks from locations in Europe and the UAE. A further 1,000 tons were shipped via sea freight, and 150 tons of urgently required equipment were shipped via air freight from India, Dubai, and Europe. 'Seeing the trucks unloading the generators at the location of the event was a sign of relief. But the true victory moment came when the event was in full swing, with thousands of people walking among lit booths, with working air conditioning, charging their phone batteries, enjoying fresh coffee from the coffee machines, and meals freshly taken out of the oven,' reminisced Hassan. 'And we reflected on that and asked ourselves: do the visitors know how much effort went into supplying something so simple, something taken for granted - the power behind it all?' Yet, there is no time to waste. Aggreko's generators are already needed elsewhere to power another iconic event, enabling visitors to fully enjoy the experience. The Kuehne+Nagel team is busy organising the demobilization and mobilization, ready for the next assignment.
