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We always have to consider the impact of our activities on communities and the environment. We work in business sectors that deliver strong sustainability benefits – such as wind power and regeneration – but also in industries like oil and gas, nuclear or mining that face important sustainability challenges. In many areas, we have developed technologies and innovative approaches that have helped address these challenges.
For instance, we are the worldwide licensee for GeoMelt™, a proprietary technology for dealing with low-level nuclear waste, developed by Geosafe and the US Department of Energy. We have established a biodiesel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, which will convert agricultural seed oils into biodiesel, a non-toxic, biodegradable and sulphur free fuel. A sustainable approach does not necessarily involve an increased cost and indeed can cut costs and increase efficiency, especially over the life of an asset. |
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AMEC’s regeneration and wind businesses
During 2004, we submitted planning applications for major developments at Kyle and the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, potentially the world’s largest onshore wind farm. This means that, today, we have a development portfolio of around 12 projects totalling about 2,000 MW – with the potential to represent some 16 per cent of the UK government’s renewable energy target for 2010. This is split roughly half and half between onshore and offshore developments. The offshore developments have all been pre-sold although we continue to be involved in project management for the owner. AMEC has built a leading reputation in urban regeneration, working in partnership with landowners such as local authorities and private sector organisations. Over a dozen schemes were under development in 2004, including projects in Reading and Durham, while during the year we were awarded a major scheme to regenerate Lewisham town centre. This landmark regeneration scheme, which will bring new homes, shops, a new town square and an improved transport interchange to the London borough, will contribute to the renaissance of London as a more ‘liveable’ city, with high quality buildings and public spaces well connected to the existing centre. |
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