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PORT SAINT JOHN

is currently undergoing a greenhouse gas inventory and baseline report in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard through our membership with Green Economy New Brunswick. Sustainability targets and action plans will be created from this data to work towards our strategic objective of port decarbonization.

DECARBONIZATION OF CARGO AND CRUISE SECTORS

Port Saint John offers an incentive to all vessels that berth in our port who are registered with the International Association of Ports & Harbours (IAPH) Environmental Ship Index which identifies seagoing ships that perform better in reducing air emissions than required by the current emission standards. Ships must have a score between 25-100 to receive an incentive on their tariff fees from Port Saint John. This initiative will help promote cleaner vessel practices as the shipping industry works together to decarbonize.

Port Saint John is also a member of the IAPH Cruise at Berth program which encourages cruise ships to share their in-berth data with us so we can work together on ways to reduce emissions including shore power.

EMPOWERING RENEWABLE ENERGY

The renewable energy industry is growing, and Port Saint John is well-positioned to support the sector through cargo import and export. Having handled large wind and tidal cargo in the past, our Port is ready as this industry continues to grow.

CORPORATE ENERGY USE 100% POWERED BY THE WIND

Our cruise terminals, corporate office locations, and port-operated cargo terminals are 100% powered by the wind from Saint John Energy and Natural Forces’ Burchill Wind Farm.

This means 2,500 megawatt-hours of energy used at our facilities will be provided from a clean energy source.

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WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY

with our local energy stakeholders to advance the energy transition which will in turn help decarbonize the shipping industry.

  • is a clean energy technology company developing the ARC-100, a 100MW advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) offering inherently safe, reliable, and economical carbon-free power. The ARC-100 will be operational in partnership with our provincial utility with completion targeted for the late 2020s, making it the first grid-scale Generation IV advanced SMR deployed in Canada right here in Saint John.

  • is developing a nuclear reactor that uses recycled nuclear waste as fuel. The company's mission is to deliver clean energy while reducing nuclear waste.

  • Liberty, a regulated water, natural gas and electric transmission and distribution utility, is a leader in renewable green power generation. In New Brunswick, Liberty is exploring projects to further green their gas pipelines by blending renewable natural gas and hydrogen into their system.

  • is building the Utility of the Future in Saint John, advancing smart grid, propelling renewable energy development, and fostering greater electrification. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches, Saint John Energy is one of the highest-rated electrical utilities in Canada for reliability and customer satisfaction.

  • is an international logistics leader with a terminal at Port Saint John. DP World plans to invest up to $500 million to cut CO2 emissions from its global operations by nearly 700,000 tonnes over the next five years. This includes replacing its global fleet of assets from diesel to electric, investing in renewable power, and exploring alternative fuels as they work towards its goal of net zero by 2050.

  • has a green zoning by-law to encourage the development of large, renewable energy projects. They are developing a Community Energy Action Plan Pathway to Net Zero by 2050. This plan includes decarbonizing fleet and public transit, as well as a city-wide District Energy System to provide low-carbon thermal energy to buildings in the uptown area.

  • is actively engaged in attracting new clean fuel opportunities while working with current stakeholders on clean energy growth. Current priorities include: securing shore power for ships, decarbonizing operations, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote a sustainable future. Our corporate energy use will be 100% powered by the wind beginning in 2023.

  • is embracing the energy transition, taking concrete steps to evolve for the future while providing a safe and reliable energy supply to its customers. Irving Oil is investing in a hydrogen electrolyzer for its Saint John refinery and is the first oil refinery in Canada, and one of the first in North America, to make an investment in this type of clean energy solution.

  • is continuously exploring options to maximize the value of its Saint John LNG facility. With a focus on new lower-carbon opportunities, they will help meet market demand and support the energy transition. Repsol/Saint John LNG will look at all business that enhances or creates value including the potential to add liquefaction capabilities and other sustainable, low-emission energy sources.