Rio Tinto APAC Gas Refit Program

About the Project

Rio Tinto’s air conditioning assets across residential properties and FIFO village accommodation were ageing and energy inefficient.

Bennco Group recommended a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant solution to replace existing Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants. The benign, organic and non-toxic refrigerant has near-zero global warming potential and suits air conditioning units of different types, models and ages.

Bennco completed detailed asset audits, identified maintenance requirements and replaced the existing refrigerant across the asset suite. A dedicated project management team coordinated the works to minimise disruption to residents and employees.

Project Milestones & Scope

  • Reduced energy consumption by 25 to 40 per cent without affecting performance.
  • Delivered estimated annual energy cost savings of $800 to $2,500 per unit, depending on the unit type.
  • Supported compliance with Paris Agreement requirements relating to Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.
  • Provided measurable results for mandatory ESG reporting.
  • Reduced refrigerant global warming potential from ratings of 1,800 to 2,500 to near zero.
  • Safely removed and managed existing refrigerant through the Federal Refrigerant Reclaim strategy.
  • Reduced equipment wear, supporting lower maintenance costs and longer asset life.
  • Created potential eligibility for carbon credits through the Australian Clean Energy Regulator.
  • Maintained safe, efficient service delivery across Rio Tinto’s residential and FIFO accommodation assets.

Project Milestones & Scope

  • Reduced energy consumption by 25 to 40 per cent without affecting performance.
  • Delivered estimated annual energy cost savings of $800 to $2,500 per unit, depending on the unit type.
  • Supported compliance with Paris Agreement requirements relating to Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.
  • Provided measurable results for mandatory ESG reporting.
  • Reduced refrigerant global warming potential from ratings of 1,800 to 2,500 to near zero.
  • Safely removed and managed existing refrigerant through the Federal Refrigerant Reclaim strategy.
  • Reduced equipment wear, supporting lower maintenance costs and longer asset life.
  • Created potential eligibility for carbon credits through the Australian Clean Energy Regulator.
  • Maintained safe, efficient service delivery across Rio Tinto’s residential and FIFO accommodation assets.

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