The Port of Hueneme has unveiled its second STAX Engineering emissions capture and control barge at a press conference held at the port.
According to the port, eight barges operate in all of California, with the Port of Hueneme operating two, one at each terminal.
The arrival of the second barge, known as STAX 6, underscores the port’s commitment to sustainability and further positions the port as a national leader in clean air operations and zero emissions infrastructure.
STAX Engineering’s mobile emissions capture technology attaches to vessels without requiring retrofits. Connecting directly to a vessel’s exhaust pipe, the exhaust is funnelled into a barge-based purification system, where pollutants are removed, capturing 99 per cent of particulate matter (PM) and 95 per cent of nitrogen oxides (NOx), before being released as a purified gas. This is especially important for operating ports like Hueneme, which borders several residential communities.
“The arrival of STAX 6 means we now serve every commercial terminal at the Port. It’s a major milestone not just for us, but for clean air progress at ports everywhere,” said Mike Walker, CEO of STAX Engineering.
“We’re not just helping partners meet regulations. We’re building toward a zero-emissions future by integrating best-in-class carbon capture into the most comprehensive emissions control system on the market.”
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“Commerce and sustainability can go together, and we’re proving it at the Port of Hueneme. Our collective efforts will protect the Port’s role as a vital economic engine and safeguard community health at the same time,” said Kristin Decas, CEO, Port of Hueneme.
Earlier this March, the Port of Hueneme and NYK Line signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Green Automotive Shipping Corridor between Japan and Southern California.
