DP World electrifies eight RTGs at Jebel Ali

Based on field trials, the company said that the switch from fossil fuel to electricity will reduce monthly diesel consumption by 109,000 litres on average, saving on energy costs and reducing emissions by almost 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

Mohammed Al Muallem, senior vice president and managing director of DP World UAE region, said: “Care for the environment is a cornerstone of our Corporate Responsibility programme focused on the UAE community. Electrification of the giant cranes that drive our container handling operations at Jebel Ali is one of the most significant steps we have taken in that direction.

“Our technical teams will closely monitor the performance of the electrified RTGs over the coming months and measure their impact on the port’s carbon footprint.”