STAX to capture exhaust emissions of Toyota ships in Long Beach

Emission reduction technology firm STAX Engineering will provide exhaust emission capture and control services to Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor’s roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carriers at the Port of Long Beach.

PHOTO: STAX’s exhaust capture technology in action. Port of Hueneme

STAX’s technology captures exhaust gases such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from a vessel’s funnel by connecting it to a barge, a small flat-bottomed ship, or a land-based exhaust-gas treatment system via steel pipes and hoses. Thus, preventing the vessel from venting out the exhaust gases into the air.

The technology makes capturing exhaust gases possible without installing any additional equipment on the vessel, STAX claimed. The emission capture technology can remove “99% of emitted particulate matter (PM) and 95% of emitted oxides of nitrogen (NOx),” the marine engineering claimed further.

Both companies have finalised a five-year deal under the new agreement. Over time, the service provided by STAX is estimated to cover about 3,700 hours and control more than 47 mt of harmful emissions.

Under the agreement, STAX will begin deploying its technology in 2025, aligning with the new emissions regulations set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for tankers. These expanded CARB regulations mandate car carriers and tankers at California ports to reduce emissions while docked, starting in 2025.

STAX has secured exclusive service agreements at major California ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme, Benicia, Richmond, and Oakland.

By Aparupa Mazumder

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