APM Terminals Mumbai moves to 80% renewable electricity

APM Terminals Mumbai (Gateway Terminals India), switched to 80 percent renewable electricity with the commissioning of the 10.65 MW captive solar power plant through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with O2 Power.

The captive solar plant will generate enough electricity to power, among other things, the terminal’s quay cranes and reefers, says an official release. "This latest switch to renewable electricity provides APM Terminals Mumbai with a significant advancement in its transition to becoming a renewable-energy powered container terminal."

APM Terminals Mumbai’s CO2 equivalent emissions will be reduced by more than a projected 15,000 tonnes annually leading to 41 percent carbon emission reduction, the release added. "In addition to this, GTI will soon be signing an MoU with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to initiate the development of shore power for vessels calling at GTI. At APM Terminals Mumbai, we will also be piloting an electric internal transfer vehicle (ITV) and are committed to meeting JNPA’s vision of zero-emission trucking."

Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Chairman, JNPA says: “The implementation of solar power at Gateway Terminals India is a transformative step, delivering a substantial total capacity of 10.65MWp. This strategic initiative is projected to significantly cut down pollution. This aligns with our vision of making all our terminals green in the next two years, emphasising the use of renewable energy for a sustainable logistics supply chain and operational excellence. By spearheading this transition, JNPA once again solidifies its role as an innovator and leader in the port and maritime industry."

Sunay Mukerjee, COO, APM Terminals Mumbai adds: "At APM Terminals Mumbai, we are integrating our global decarbonisation ambitions with Government of India’s Harit Sagar guidelines and ambitious targets outlined by JNPA in the ever-growing renewable energy segment. We are glad to partner with O2 Power to lift the standard of decarbonisation across our industry."

Globally, APM Terminals has made an industry-leading commitment to be fully net zero by 2040, and to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65 percent by 2030 compared to 2022.