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    Utilization of Used Oil as Fuel in Dryers and Reduction Kilns

    Used oil is a waste generated in the workshop and maintenance areas of heavy equipment and light vehicles during PT Vale Indonesia's operational activities. It is classified as hazardous waste, requiring extensive processing efforts to mitigate the environmental risks it poses. It is crucial to use this waste optimally as improper disposal or management can lead to soil and water contamination, affecting both the environment and human health.

    PT Vale utilizes hazardous waste in the form of used oil produced from the workshop and maintenance areas for heavy equipment and light vehicles. The use of this used oil has obtained a permit to utilize LB3 through the Decree of the Head of the Investment Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia Number SK.39/1/KLHK/2021 concerning Extension of Permits for the Management of Hazardous and Toxic Wastes for the Activities of Utilizing Hazardous and Toxic Wastes on behalf of PT Vale Indonesia, Tbk. As a Producer of Hazardous and Toxic Waste. This used oil is collected in a storage tank and then pumped to the MFO storage tank. Fuel from the tank is then channeled to the Dryer and Reduction Kiln unit as a source of energy in its daily operations.

    Impact on Environmental Aspects of ESG:

    • With the implementation of the use of used oil as fuel in dryers and reduction kilns in 2022, PT Vale Indonesia has succeeded in utilizing 1,067 tons of used oil.

    Impact on Company:

    • The company succeeded in saving costs of IDR 5,638,127,490.

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    • SDG 12: SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

      • 12.4.2. (a) B3 Waste Generated Per Capita and Proportion of B3 Waste Processed in Accordance with Legislation (Industrial Sector)

    Principle 8.1 In project design, operation and decommissioning, implement cost-effective measures for the recovery, re-use or recycling of energy, natural resources, and materials.

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