In line with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050, APM Terminals Apapa has unveiled a one-year roadmap to transition from diesel to gas and ultimately to solar and battery-powered solutions.

The Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, disclosed this to maritime journalists in Lagos, stating that the terminal is committed to reducing its carbon footprint globally, targeting net-zero emissions by 2040.

According to Knudsen, the shift would reduce the terminal’s carbon emissions while advancing its transition to more environmentally friendly options, as other sustainable and renewable energy solutions become available.

He noted that APM Terminals recognises that decarbonisation is a gradual process and has designed a comprehensive roadmap to guide the journey from the current operational model to a fully decarbonised future.

As part of the transition, Knudsen noted that the terminal has commissioned two new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) generators with a combined capacity of four megawatts (MW), marking a shift from diesel to gas for power generation.

Knudsen added that this aligns with the Nigerian government’s drive to promote gas as a primary energy source, noting that with this transition, all the reefer plugs, buildings, and lighting systems at the terminal will be powered by gas.

Also speaking, the Head of Procurement at APM Terminals Nigeria, Chinyere Adenaike, stressed the company’s net-zero ambition through the full electrification of terminal equipment and 100 per cent reliance on renewable electricity to power operations.

She emphasised that this energy transition and sustainable port operations require strong commitment and deeper collaboration from the government and private investments to strengthen critical power infrastructure and enact supportive regulations.

Adenaike also revealed that the company, working in collaboration with its global Energy Category team, has begun broader engagements with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), local distribution companies, and renewable energy developers.

She noted that the terminal plans to partner with key stakeholders to facilitate the deployment of renewable electricity solutions in the country and address existing power supply challenges.