
François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
The energy transition is a worldwide priority, driven by the urgency of climate change and the need to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Equipment electrification and the use of alternative fuels are two key strategies being explored. Major industries, such as mining, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, chemicals, and natural resources, must evolve quickly to meet government requirements. This transition calls for innovative solutions tailored to the specific operational needs of each company.

As you begin your decarbonization journey, you’ll need to navigate a range of technological options. The ideal alternative energy solution will deliver high energy intensity while maximizing the use your existing equipment and infrastructure. Operating in this context also means respecting environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, while securing the necessary permits and funding to carry out your tests. Moreover, some industrial processes present significant challenges to decarbonization because of their high energy demands or the complexities involved in resource transformation. Adapting requires advanced engineering solutions, as there are many challenges and time is limited.

Your reality and constraints are unique, and technology is advancing at a rapid pace. In this dynamic environment, having a flexible approach and support at every project stage are essential to achieving your objectives. Our solid expertise in process engineering—including electrical engineering, system modernization, energy efficiency and storage solutions—combined with our dedicated environmental team, make us a key partner in your success.
Our holistic approach involves conducting a detailed analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, identifying reduction opportunities and developing plans tailored to the specific objectives of each energy project. We offer comprehensive support to help you meet regulatory requirements and secure the necessary financing.
Decarbonization doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution. Alternatives to hydrocarbons offer viable options in the energy transition, contributing to the global effort to reduce GHGs. With extensive experience in process engineering and technology assessment across various industries, BBA designs and optimizes processes that use alternative fuels instead of traditional fossil fuels.
Electrical engineering is part of our DNA. Our cutting-edge expertise allows us to support you effectively in your transition to electrification, whether it’s for infrastructure, industrial processes or vehicle fleets and mobile equipment such as trucks, shovels, drills and trains. To help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize your carbon footprint, we also offer solutions for energy storage, energy efficiency and smart grid management.
To leverage technologies effectively in your decarbonization efforts, it’s crucial to carry out a thorough technology assessment of your company. This process will identify issues, challenges and will target inefficient practices. Our approach to technology assessment uses evidence-based data collection and analysis to create tools that enhance operational performance. With forty years of practical experience in industrial processes and strong working relationships with technology suppliers, our multidisciplinary team can offer digital diagnostics and unbiased, reliable recommendations tailored to your operational reality. We can also help you integrate and optimize these solutions in the field.
At BBA, we use our expertise in operational excellence to support you throughout the entire life cycle of your energy project, from development to the implementation of a complete solution based on your key performance indicators. We develop flexible solutions that allow you to adapt your infrastructure and decentralize energy by optimizing and modernizing it, helping you achieve your performance and sustainability targets.