TotalEnergies Pte Ltd Fiji and Lion One Metals Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for TotalEnergies to assess the feasibility of developing a solar energy solution for Lion One’s Tuvatu Gold Mine.
TotalEnergies will propose a solution to install, operate and maintain a photovoltaic Diesel Genset Hybrid System and a transmission line to meet the energy needs of the mine.
TotalEnergiesMarketing Fiji Managing Director, Dennis Cuaycong says it will improve their expertise in renewable energies and also adopt best practices which are environmentally friendly and socially responsible and Lion One’s in the development and construction of mines.
He says the objective is to provide sustainable energy for the Tuvatu Gold Mine development.
He adds the MOU with Lion One is a crucial step in their drive to provide renewable energy solutions on the island with lower carbon emissions. Chief Operating Officer for Lion One, Patrick Hickey, says the objective is to bring cleaner and more sustainable energy sources for their mine project.
