Pipavav – APM Terminals Pipavav the leading gateway ports in Western India, is proud to announce a partnership with CleanMax, one of Asia’s leading renewable energy provider for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector and a Brookfield backed company. This partnership reinforces APM Terminals Pipavav’s commitment towards sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint.
The two companies have signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a hybrid Wind-Solar Power Project in Gujarat. This strategic alliance represents APM Terminals Pipavav’s mission to fulfill its industry-leading commitment to achieve full net-zero status by 2040, as well as to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030, relative to 2022 levels. APM Terminals Pipavav has made the deliberate and comprehensive decision to pursue net-zero operations, acting in the best interests of its stakeholders, including its employees, customers, the environment, and its business operations. Consequently, APM Terminals Pipavav has emerged as a catalyst within the port industry, encouraging other industry participants to adopt similar environmentally responsible practices.
The project, featuring a total capacity of 3.50 MW Wind and 1.06 MWp Solar under the Third-Party Open Access model, was implemented in two phases: the first in January 2022 (2 MW Wind and 0.50 MWp Solar) and the second in September 2024 (1.50 MW Wind and 0.56 MWp Solar). This hybrid energy solution will deliver approximately 54 lakh kWh/units of electricity annually to APM Terminals Pipavav’s port operations in Amreli, Gujarat, helping avoid about 3,822 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually – equivalent to planting over 2.24 lakh trees each year. By adopting this clean energy approach, APM Terminals Pipavav is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also aligning with global sustainability targets.
Mr. Girish Aggarwal, Managing Director of APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL), said, “This partnership with CleanMax demonstrates our decarbonization efforts for the maritime industry. We are the first company in our industry to have our climate targets officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a globally recognized authority on climate responsibility. The association with CleanMax ensures we not only meet our renewable energy targets but also contribute meaningfully to India’s larger environmental goals. This further adds to our commitment to achieve full net-zero status by 2040.”
Mr. Kuldeep Jain, Managing Director of CleanMax, shares his insights, “India’s maritime industry plays a critical role in driving economic growth, trade, and job creation. By transitioning to renewable energy, key infrastructure like ports can lead the way in demonstrating sustainable operations. Our partnership with GPPL highlights how CleanMax is helping industry leaders embrace clean energy solutions, ensuring long-term energy security and operational efficiency while significantly reducing carbon footprints. By combining wind and solar, we’re able to offer continuous power generation and reliability that will enable GPPL meet their sustainability targets effectively.”
This partnership highlights APM Terminals Pipavav’s leadership in incorporating sustainability into its core operations and advancing India’s renewable energy agenda. The use of renewable energy is expected to result in long-term cost savings, as renewable energy tariffs are more predictable and less volatile than conventional power tariffs. Moreover, this initiative supports APM Terminals Pipavav’s goal of becoming a certified “Green Port,” emphasizing environmentally responsible and sustainable operations.
By partnering with CleanMax, APM Terminals Pipavav is setting a strong example for other ports and industries across the country to follow in the journey towards a cleaner, greener future. This collaboration demonstrates how the maritime industry can play a crucial role in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development.
