First-Ever Battery-Electric Surface Drill Rig Field Tested in Swedish Quarry
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- Epiroc has entered an agreement with Skanska Industrial Solutions AB to trial the first ever tophammer battery-electric rig in Sweden. This trial marks a significant milestone in the journey towards zero emissions drilling in surface mines and quarries all over the world.
“This is a proud day,” said Ulf Gyllander, product manager tophammer drill rigs, Epiroc Surface division. “For many years, we have been leading the development in lowering fuel consumption within tophammer drilling. With this new solution we are taking a giant leap in the low emissions field. We are practically removing emissions from the actual drilling process.”