APM Terminals Poti, Biodiesel Georgia sign MOU to reduce port’s carbon footprint
- APM Terminals
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
APM Terminals Poti in the Eastern European country of Georgia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Biodiesel Georgia LLC, marking the start of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the port’s carbon footprint through the use of biodiesel.
Under the MOU, APM Terminals Poti plans to purchase biodiesel from the company to blend with petroleum diesel currently used in its machinery.
The agreement outlines a commitment to measure and maximize environmental benefits, including engaging a qualified carbon expert to calculate CO2-emissions savings and establish a standardized methodology for monitoring reductions in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
Using biodiesel instead of fossil diesel can lead to significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
While burning 1 ton of conventional diesel fuel, 2.68 tons of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere.
Using B100 biodiesel instead of petroleum diesel can significantly reduce CO2 emissions by 85 percent to 90 percent, according to APM Terminals Poti.
In parallel, both parties will explore the technical and operational requirements needed to safely receive, store and blend biodiesel at the port.
Biodiesel Georgia will contribute its expertise and support to ensure compliance with quality standards and to design efficient fuel-handling processes.
“Sustainability is at the core of our business strategy,” said Christian Roeder, the managing director of APM Terminals Poti.
“This partnership allows us to take practical steps toward reducing our carbon footprint while supporting the development of local renewable energy solutions,” Roeder said.
Murman Pataraia, the managing partner of Biodiesel Georgia, added, “Our company welcomes and highly values APM Terminals Poti’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its proactive policy toward green transformation, particularly the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions. In support of these efforts, Biodiesel Georgia stands ready to deliver high-quality, renewable and environmentally friendly fuel—biodiesel—enabling a gradual substitution of conventional diesel fuel with blended biodiesel in the equipment and machinery of our partner company.”
With over nine years of experience in the Georgian market, APM Terminals Poti said Biodiesel Georgia has established itself as a dependable producer of ecofriendly biofuel.
The production processes are conducted in close collaboration with leading European partners in the renewable energy sector, fully adhering to the highest international standards, the company said.
The initiative aligns with APM Terminals’ broader commitment to environmental protection and innovation while also supporting the growth of local sustainable-fuel production in Georgia.
