Cutting-edge technology to meet California Air Resources Board 2025 tanker regulations
STAX Engineering, a pioneer in marine emissions capture and control, has signed a five-year contract with Equilon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Shell Oil Products US (Shell). Beginning in 2025, STAX will begin implementing its state-of-the-art emissions capture services at Shell’s Mormon Island Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles, coinciding with the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations for tankers. This contract makes STAX the first and only emissions control provider to serve tankers in California.
STAX’s emissions capture and control solution provides an alternative to shore power for emissions reduction for tankers. As the first and only provider to serve container ships, car carriers and now tankers in California, STAX has grown rapidly since its launch in the first quarter of 2024. The company has secured exclusive service agreements in major California ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme, Benicia, Richmond and Oakland. In addition, STAX has established partnerships with leading international carriers such as NYK Line and Hyundai GLOVIS.
“Our continued growth and industry-leading ability to service tankers reflect the strong demand from our partners for efficient emissions reduction and underscore our position as the clear leader in this space,” said Mike Walker, Chief Executive Officer of STAX. “We are proud to expand our state-of-the-art emissions capture and control services to the Mormon Island Terminal. This agreement is an important milestone in our mission to provide port communities with affordable and accessible solutions to help them meet their environmental goals without disrupting operations. As we expand our presence in California, we look forward to rolling out our technology to ports across North America and beyond.”
STAX is a readily available and environmentally friendly option, providing marine terminal and fleet operators with mobile emissions capture and control technology on shore and barges without the need for costly and time-consuming retrofits. STAX’s patented, flexible exhaust capture system is designed to fit all vessels, even in the busiest ports, without modifications. STAX removes 99% of particulate matter (PM) and 95% of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from all exhaust gases entering its system before the exhaust is released as a purified gas. To date, STAX has treated vessels at berth for a total of 4,800 hours and controlled 37 tonnes of pollutants – and counting.
