At Copec Voltex, we seek to be a leading player in the transition to electromobility across various industries; we have recently placed special focus on mining, a sector whose transformation has great potential to ensure a sustainable country for future generations.
Our comprehensive strategy drives the energy transition in mining by enabling key infrastructure for the electrification of shuttle buses, seeking to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices in the industry.
In addition to the public charging infrastructure we have enabled along more than 1,800 kilometers of Chile's highways, we seek to expand our presence at an industrial level by implementing charging stations at strategic sites, with high-tech chargers that power 100% electric bus fleets. We currently operate 67 chargers at various mining sites and 17 additional industrial facilities, having electrified approximately 200 buses.
One of our most ambitious projects has been the installation of 94 charging points to power more than 150 electric buses at three Codelco divisions, a project that included the full service of installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring of the chargers, ensuring efficient and continuous operation.
This involves 48 fast-charging points at El Teniente in Rancagua for buses converted to electric power, supporting this division in having 100% of its internal personnel fleet operating on electric energy. Additionally, another 20 charging points are considered in Rancagua to power the buses that transport workers from the city to the mine. 8 charging points were also installed at the Andina division in the Valparaíso Region; and 18 charging points at Chuquicamata in the Antofagasta Region.
More recently, we collaborated with BHP on the electrification of its new fleet of electric buses operated by Nortrans at the Spence sites. This collaboration includes the installation of state-of-the-art charging infrastructure, providing advanced technological solutions that ensure the efficiency and operational reliability of electric vehicles, as well as the operational continuity of the mine.
In line with Copec's purpose—to boost the development and movement of people, companies, and the country—at Copec Voltex, we are proud to lead the transition toward cleaner and more efficient ways of powering mining and other industries.
