International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its Cagayan de Oro operation, Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), is now running on pure solar energy during daytime operation.
The Razon-controlled port terminal operator said it has signed a retail supply contract with sister company PrimeRES Energy Corp. for the power supply under the Department of Energy’s retail competition and open access framework last February 14.
“MCT will use solar power generated by PrimeRES’ solar power supply during daylight hours. At night, the terminal will draw power from PrimeRES supply portfolio including the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), ensuring 24/7 energy supply,” the company said.
This hybrid solution maximizes the use of renewable energy while maintaining operational stability, ICTSI added, noting it will also provide MCT with competitive electricity rates and potential cost savings.
“The Mindanao Container Terminal is a key gateway for the region, and reducing carbon emissions from our operations aligns with ICTSI’s broader environmental objectives. This shift to solar power reflects our commitment to sustainability and demonstrates the steps we are taking to lower emissions,” said Aurelio Garcia, MCT president.
ICTSI, through its subsidiary Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc., recently secured a 25-year extension to operate and manage MCT.
As part of its long-term plan to enhance capacity and efficiency, MCT will invest more than $100 million in infrastructure upgrades.
The investment includes a 300-meter berth extension and the acquisition of new equipment to support projected cargo volume growth, which will increase the terminal’s annual capacity beyond its current 350,000 twenty-foot equivalent units.
The berth extension will accommodate larger vessels and support new service routes, improving connectivity for Mindanao’s importers and exporters.
