APM Terminals Apapa launches a roadmap to replace diesel with gas and solar power, aiming for full decarbonisation and net-zero emissions by 2040

APM Terminals Apapa energy transition plan is underway as Nigeria’s largest container terminal takes bold steps toward decarbonising its operations.

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The company has officially unveiled a one-year roadmap to shift from diesel-powered infrastructure to cleaner gas, solar, and battery-based solutions.

Terminal Manager Steen Knudsen shared the update in a statement on Monday, affirming the company’s commitment to sustainability.

“Transition is not an overnight journey,” he said, “but we are taking measurable steps toward a fully decarbonised future.”

Over the next 6 to 12 months, APM Terminals Apapa aims to reduce diesel reliance by 30% through onsite solar generation, adding to its growing self-sufficiency in power.

The terminal has already commissioned two CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) generators with a combined 4MW capacity—marking its first major pivot from diesel to gas.

This aligns with Nigeria’s national energy goals. The government recently hosted a Decarbonisation Summit to explore cleaner infrastructure, and APMT’s move echoes that ambition.

Knudsen highlighted that the gas-powered system will support reefer plugs, terminal buildings, and lighting.

“Switching to gas slashes carbon emissions while paving the way for solar and battery technologies,” he noted.

APMT has set its sights on net-zero emissions by 2040, a goal requiring major collaboration.

Chinyere Adenaike, Head of Procurement at APM Terminals Nigeria, called for public-private cooperation.

“We need stronger infrastructure and enabling policies to complete this energy transition,” she stated.

“We’re already engaging with the Nigerian Ports Authority, Transmission Company of Nigeria, and renewable developers.”

Adenaike emphasized that Nigeria’s abundant solar potential gives the terminal a unique advantage in adopting large-scale solar energy solutions.

“Our operations will eventually run on 100% renewable electricity,” she added.

“And this vision will only become reality through collaboration, regulation, and smart investment.”

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As APM Terminals Apapa Energy Transition gains momentum, the message is clear: sustainable port operations are no longer aspirational—they are achievable.