In August, maritime emissions capture and control company, STAX Engineering, entered into a five-year agreement with Equilon Enterprises LLC. doing business as Shell Oil Products US (Shell). Beginning in 2025, STAX will begin implementing its emissions capture services at Shell’s Mormon Island Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles, coinciding with new California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations for tanker vessels. A STAS press release noted that this agreement makes STAX the first and only emissions control provider to service tanker vessels in California.
STAX’s emission capture and control solution offers an alternative to shore power for emissions reduction for tankers, the company said. STAX launched in Q1 2024, and the company has secured exclusive service agreements at major California ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme, Benicia, Richmond, and Oakland. Additionally, STAX has partnered with top international shippers like NYK Line and Hyundai GLOVIS.
“Our continued growth and industry-leading ability to service tankers reflect the strong demand from our partners to reduce emissions efficiently and underscore our position as far and away front runners in the space,” says Mike Walker, STAX CEO. “We are proud to extend our cutting-edge emissions capture and control services to the Mormon Island Terminal. This agreement is a significant milestone in our mission to provide affordable and accessible solutions to port communities, helping them achieve their environmental goals without disrupting operations. As we expand our presence in California, we look forward to bringing our technology to ports across North America and beyond.”
