VirtU GNL and Port of Itaqui sign agreement to decarbonize fleet

Virtu GNL and the Maranhão Port Company (Emap) signed an agreement on Wednesday (March 06) during the Intermodal South America 2024, aimed at decarbonizing the fleet at the Port of Itaqui in São Luís.

Specializing in liquefied natural gas transportation, Virtu GNL complements transportation to pipelines, employing trucks fueled by LNG over long distances, especially in regions not covered by Brazil’s pipeline network.

“Virtu GNL brings expertise, technical resources, and equipment, as well as the necessary means for the development of the decarbonization project. We are committed to conducting studies to effectively contribute to reducing carbon emissions and using cleaner energy sources at the Port of Itaqui and in Maranhão,” explains José de Moura Júnior, CEO of Virtu GNL.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed, both parties commit to installing and developing the project, aiming for pioneering and efficient reduction of carbon emissions at Porto Itaqui. This includes the gradual replacement of the heavy vehicle fleet with others using cleaner technology or fuels, including those powered by LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), as well as LNG refueling for ships.

Virtu GNL is part of a group with over 50 years of history, relying on safety, reliability, and innovation. It transports over 600,000 m³ of gas per day and in 2024 surpasses the 1 million m³/day mark.

In addition to this MOU, the Consortium also signed an agreement at Intermodal for the decarbonization of ports in Brazil, the Declaration of Intention for Cooperative Action, committing to promoting the decarbonization of the Brazilian port sector, aiming for a more sustainable port ecosystem.

This pioneering initiative in the sector will contribute to ensuring that port activities are designed to minimize the release of polluting gases into the atmosphere. The decarbonization plan will be implemented through the Brazilian Alliance for Port Decarbonization (ABDP).

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