APM Terminals Bahrain Unveils USD 10 Million Solar Project, Paving the Way for Renewable Energy in Maritime Operations

APM Terminals Bahrain Unveils USD 10 Million Solar Project, Paving the Way for Renewable Energy in Maritime Operations

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking solar power project worth BHD3.8 million (USD 10 Million). The project aims to make the port energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023, reducing carbon emissions by 65%. This initiative aligns with APM Terminals’ global decarbonization plans and supports Bahrain’s vision for a sustainable future. Upon completion, the project will install 20,000 solar photovoltaic panels, generating 18.5 Gigawatts of electricity per year and powering various port operations. APM Terminals Bahrain is dedicated to contributing to a carbon-neutral Bahrain and A.P. Moller-Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 29-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  APM Terminals, an operator of one of the world’s most comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks and part of Maersk’s Transport and Logistics division, and the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the launch of an innovative solar power project valued at approximately BHD3.8 million (USD 10 Million). This pioneering initiative will enable the port to become fully energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023.

The implementation of this solar power project will not only reduce carbon emissions by an impressive 65%, but it will also establish Khalifa Bin Salman Port as the first completely energy-independent seaport in the region. APM Terminals Bahrain is dedicated to securing a reliable and sustainable source of energy while making substantial contributions to environmental conservation.

The solar power project aligns with APM Terminals’ global decarbonization strategy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. As a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals is committed to spearheading sustainability efforts within the maritime industry, and the Bahrain solar power project plays a pivotal role in their overarching decarbonization journey.

Moreover, the solar power initiative is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for a prosperous and sustainable Bahrain. It also aligns with the carbon-neutral commitment made by Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to reduce the kingdom’s emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2060.

“We are very excited to take the first major step in our decarbonisation plans, which will make Khalifa Bin Salman Port the region’s first seaport to be fully powered by renewable energy. Our decarbonisation strategy for the port is in line with the vision of HM The King and the commitment of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for Bahrain, as well as APM Terminals’ global goal of being safer, better, and bigger” shared Farooq Zuberi, Chief Finance Officer and Interim Managing Director, APM Terminals Bahrain. He continued, “We are constantly striving to develop more sustainable and responsible business practices in order to serve better our customers and the communities in which we work.”

Upon completion, APM Terminals Bahrain will have installed 20,000 solar photovoltaic panels, capable of generating an impressive 18.5 Gigawatts of electricity annually. This clean and renewable energy source will power various port operations, including container handling, crane operations, and lighting, serving as a beacon of sustainability for the entire maritime industry. APM Terminals Bahrain is proud to contribute to the government’s endeavors in realizing a carbon-neutral Bahrain and is fully committed to A.P. Moller-Maersk’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 across all business entities.

Media contact:

Ahmed Zainal
Marketing & Communications Manager
APM Terminals Bahrain

+973 17365644
Ahmed.Zainal@apmterminals.com

SOURCE: APM Terminals