DP World Advances Green Port Operations Through Hydrogen Technology in Vancouver
Key Ideas
  • DP World successfully concluded initial testing of a hydrogen fuel cell RTG crane at the Port of Vancouver, aiming to decarbonize port operations and reduce CO2 emissions significantly.
  • Collaboration with TYCROP Manufacturing, H2 Portable, and HTEC for the development of a hydrogen-electric generator (HEG) and hydrogen storage solutions has paved the way for sustainable logistics.
  • The ongoing field trial phase will assess the performance of the hydrogen electric RTG crane in terms of energy consumption, generation, and recovery, potentially leading to the conversion of 25 diesel-powered RTG cranes to zero emissions technology.
  • DP World's commitment extends to exploring the adoption of electric vehicles and electric terminal tractors, aligning with its vision to achieve zero emissions and set a new standard for sustainable port operations.
DP World has completed initial testing of a hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver in Canada, as part of its efforts to decarbonize port operations. The 19 RTG cranes at the Vancouver terminal currently account for 50% of diesel usage, generating over 4,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The introduction of hydrogen technology, developed in collaboration with TYCROP Manufacturing, H2 Portable, and HTEC, is expected to significantly reduce this environmental impact. The pilot project, initiated in October 2023, involves retrofitting a diesel RTG crane with a hydrogen-electric generator (HEG), battery energy storage system, hydrogen storage module, and other integrated systems. The RTG crane utilizes compressed hydrogen to charge a high-voltage battery, enhancing operational efficiency through energy capture during container lowering. The second phase of the project comprises a one-year field trial to monitor metrics like hydrogen consumption, energy generation, and recovery. Positive results could lead to the conversion of 25 diesel-powered RTG cranes to zero-emission technology. DP World's sustainability commitment extends to exploring electric vehicles and terminal tractors, reinforcing its goal of achieving zero emissions and revolutionizing sustainable port operations.
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