Carbon neutral electricity for LA terminal

Fenix Marine Services has used RECs for 100% of the electricity it consumed in 2020. Purchase of the RECs is part of Fenix’s CSR roadmap.

“As part of our commitment to sustainable industrialization, Fenix has been exploring opportunities to conserve, as well as produce, renewable energy at its Port of Los Angeles Container Terminal for years,” said Jon Slangerup, Fenix board member. “This purchase of renewable energy credits marks a significant step towards our goal of becoming carbon neutral and demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable industrialisation.”

Clean energy initiatives

Fenix has implemented several clean energy initiatives aimed at supporting environmental efficiency. In 2018, Fenix procured 2.4MW of onsite energy storage, which has helped reduce electricity use by storing power regenerated by Fenix’s electrified ship to shore gantry cranes.

In 2019, Fenix kicked off projects to replace all of its power-hungry high-pressure sodium lights for its container yard and quay cranes.

Fenix has also engaged with multiple partners to pilot new engine technologies for its equipment, including hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric and hybrid power systems.

“Through this renewable energy credit purchase, Fenix has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability, and we are pleased to see their continued efforts to find opportunities to meet our CAAP goals,” said Chris Cannon, director of environmental management at the Port of Los Angeles.