In a positive step towards sustainability, contractors for the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) McConnell Dowell BMD Group Joint Venture (MBJV) have taken delivery of an electric vehicle (EV) – a Kia Niro Electric SUV. Delivered in September 2024, this new addition supports the MBJV team’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and contributes to our sustainability targets.
The arrival of the EV is expected to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions significantly. On average, a Toyota Hilux (commonly used on-site) covers 4,200 km per month with a fuel consumption rate of 8L/100km. With the delivery of the EV, the team will save approximately 336L of fuel each month — equating to a reduction of 1.14 tonnes of CO2-eq per month. Over the course of a year, this translates to an impressive 13.7 tonnes of CO2-eq emissions saved.
The introduction of the EV not only contributes to lowering emissions but also demonstrates our commitment to delivering the pipeline in a sustainable way that reduces its impact on the environment.
