APM Terminals (APMT) Apapa has announced a one-year roadmap to shift its power generation fuel from diesel to gas, and later to solar and battery-powered operations.
This was disclosed in a press statement by the company’s terminal manager Steen Knudsen, over the weekend.
“Transition is not an overnight journey, so we have mapped out how to move from our current state to a fully decarbonised operation.
“We have commissioned two 4MW CNG generators, reducing our reliance on diesel and aligning with the Nigerian government’s gas-for-power initiative,” Steen said.
The company official said through this shift, all reefer plugs, buildings and lighting will be powered by gas, reducing emissions caused by diesel and pave the way for more sustainable energy solutions.
With a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, APMT plans to displace up to 30% of its fossil fuel use by on-site solar over the next six to twelve months.
Its Head of procurement Chinyere Adenaike said: “This vision requires strong government commitment, private investment in power infrastructure, and favourable regulations to enable energy transition and sustainable port operations.”
However, she said “the vision can only be achieved through strong commitment and deeper collaboration from government as well as through private investments.”