By Obiabin Onukwugha
Ahead of its 2040 zero carbon emissions target, Lagos port containter terminal operator, APM terminals, has announced a one-year roadmap to transition from diesel to gas and eventually to solar and battery-powered energy.
The step is to reduce the terminal’s carbon emissions, while continuing the transition into more environmentally friendly options.
APM Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, made the revelation in a statement on Monday. It stated that the company will continue to transition to more sustainable and renewable energy solutions as they become available.
“As a company, we acknowledge transition is not an overnight journey and so we have designed a roadmap on how we move from current state to future state where our operations are fully decarbonised.
“Currently, we have commissioned two new CNG generators of 4MW capacity in our terminal which is shifting our reliance from diesel to gas as a fuel source for our power generation. This step also resonates with the Nigerian’s government’s commitment towards using gas for power generation,” the statement read.
Knudsen emphasised that with this shift, all the terminal’s reefer plugs, buildings, and lighting will be powered by gas, setting the next six to twelve months as timeline to achieve the target.
“In the next six to twelve months, we will further decarbonise our operations through onsite solar solution which will further displace our consumption by up to 30 percent and increase our self-generation capabilities.
“We are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint worldwide, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040. Our approach integrates sustainable practices that boost efficiency while minimizing environmental impact,” the statement read.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government had, in early July, held a one-day Decarbonisation Summit aimed at addressing the gaps in policy, financing, and technology that hinder Nigeria’s transition to low-carbon infrastructure.
Head of Procurement of the terminals Nigeria, Chinyere Adenaike, described the terminal’s goal as achieving its net zero ambition through full electrification of the terminal equipment, as well as 100 percent reliance on renewable electricity to power operations.
