The Prince Rupert Gateway is reporting a significant sustainability achievement as port operators transition to lower-carbon fuels. In 2025, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and 13 Gateway partners replaced more than two million litres of conventional diesel with Petro-Canada EcoDiesel, a renewable alternative that produces roughly 67 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle.
The renewable diesel was adopted across a wide range of operations, including on-dock cargo equipment, drayage trucks, rail locomotives, tug fleets, and pilot and patrol vessels. Supported by a consistent supply from Suncor and distributor Jepson Petroleum, the initiative allowed companies to integrate the fuel without modifying engines or equipment.
Collectively, port users displaced nearly 24 percent of the 8.42 million litres of diesel typically consumed in port operations each year. PRPA says this level of adoption represents a major acceleration toward its climate goals, including a 30-percent reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Organizations participating in the milestone include DP World, AltaGas, Drax, Gat Leedm Logistics, IntermodeX, Pembina, Prince Rupert Grain, Ray-Mont Logistics, SAAM Towage, Tidal Transport and Trading, Trigon Pacific Terminals, and the Pacific Pilotage Authority.
The Renewable Diesel Initiative was first introduced by PRPA in 2024 and continues to expand as more operators shift to lower-emission fuels.
Comments