APMT Mumbai pilots shore power supply at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

APM Terminals (APMT) Mumbai has signed a Memorandum of

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).

The initiative intends to minimise carbon emissions from vessels while they

are in port.

Initially, the shore power station will be powered by the national grid.

Once established, the port may acquire green energy via open access for SPS

reasons.

The supply will reportedly be activated for two ships at the same time,

eliminating the demand for diesel in the port and reducing noise pollution.

APM Terminals’ Global Head of Decarbonisation, Sahar Rashidbeigi said:

“Emissions from vessels at berth significantly contribute to poor air quality in

and around ports, affecting community and marine health.

“Our efforts to minimise port stay for our customers through operational

excellence measures have led to significant savings at many terminals and ports

worldwide. With shore power, we have the opportunity to save an additional 40-60

per cent of fuel and associated emissions during a port call.”

The agreement between JNPA and GTI was signed on 22 August in the presence

of the Honorable Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping,

and Waterways.

APMT Mumbai is one of five container terminals that operate at Nhava

Sheva’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), having obtained a 30-year license from the

port to perform container handling services at its site.

In July, APMT Mumbai transitioned to 80 per cent renewable electricity this

month by commissioning a 10.65 megawatts (MW) captive solar power plant.