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Aggreko generates power from Sibanye's methane

Aggreko has explained how it has allowed Sibanye Gold to produce electricity from the methane produced at its Beatrix mine in the Free State, South Africa

Ailbhe Goodbody
Sibanye Gold was previously flaring the methane gas produced underground at Beatrix at surface

Sibanye Gold was previously flaring the methane gas produced underground at Beatrix at surface

The 2MW capacity power generator is generating additional power for Beatrix from fuel it previously disposed of. During underground mining at Beatrix, Sibanye encounters methane gas, which prior to the...

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