Fueling the Future of Ports: Cost Savings and Resilience as Propane’s Proven Edge
solution that offers significant economic advantages for port terminal operators looking to stay ahead during uncertain times,” said Jim Bunsey, in a piece describing propane's economic edge for ports based on actual operational results.Ports like West Basin Container Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles have seen fuel cost savings of around 25% after switching from diesel to propane, reinvesting millions over the years back into operations.Propane’s stable domestic U.S. supply shields ports from volatile global oil markets and price spikes, while its lower infrastructure costs and reduced
Propane’s Economic Edge for Ports During Trade Uncertainty
the year. Propane suppliers can also offer port operators mutually beneficial long-term fuel contracts, improving budget predictability and planning. And on a per-gallon basis, propane usually beats the price of diesel, sometimes by as much as 50 percent.West Basin Container Terminal (WBCT) at the Port of Los Angeles has been running propane terminal tractors for over 20 years, and after switching from diesel to propane, the terminal went from $1,519.217 in annual diesel costs to $1,150,922 in annual propane costs. That’s around a 25 percent savings that the port could reinvest in its operations
Eco Wave Power Launches First-Ever US Wave Energy Plant
Eco Wave Power launched its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles, developed in collaboration with AltaSea and Shell Marine Renewable Energy (MRE).This project marks the first onshore wave energy installation in the U.S., showcasing Eco Wave Power's patented technology and setting the stage for large-scale wave energy deployment along America's coastlines.The demonstration site features floaters, which capture the motion of ocean waves to generate renewable electricity - proving the technology's potential to deliver reliable and clean power.While still in demonstration
Eco Wave Power Concludes Operational Testing of US Pilot Wave Plant
Eco Wave Power has completed operational testing at its U.S. pilot wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles.The operational testing marked the lowering of its floaters into the water for the very first time.The milestone follows the finalization of all installation works at the project site, including full installation of all wave energy floaters, connection of hydraulic pipes and supporting infrastructure, and placement of the onshore energy conversion unit.With installation completed, Eco Wave Power has now officially entered the operational phase of its U.S. journey."Seeing our floaters
Wave Power System Installed at the Port of Los Angeles
Eco Wave Power Global has completed installation of its U.S. pilot project at the Port of Los Angeles.The company is now gearing up operational testing, to be followed by an official unveiling ceremony on September 9, 2025, at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.Eco Wave Power’s onshore wave energy system attaches floaters to existing marine structures. The up-and-down motion of waves drives hydraulic cylinders, sending fluid to a land-based energy conversion unit, which produces electricity.Key advantages include no footprint on the seabed, minimizing environmental impact and a modular, low-mainte
Eco Wave Power Makes Progress with US Wave Energy Pilot Installation
Onshore wave energy company Eco Wave Power Global has installed its energy conversion unit at the Port of Los Angeles, marking a key step toward first operational testing of the company's inaugural U.S. wave energy pilot.The energy conversion unit (ECU) is the central component of Eco Wave Power's patented system. It is located onshore and converts the up-and-down motion of ocean waves, transferred via hydraulic cylinders, into clean electricity."The placement of our energy conversion unit is more than just a technical milestone-it represents the moment our project transitions from
Eco Wave Power Installs Floaters for LA’s Pilot Wave Energy Plant
Onshore wave energy technology firm Eco Wave Power has completed the installation of floaters for its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles.With this critical milestone achieved, the company is moving full speed ahead toward the official unveiling on September 9, 2025, as planned.The Los Angeles project is a demonstration pilot, designed to validate Eco Wave Power's patented wave energy technology in real-world marine conditions.The pilot plays a strategic role in advancing Eco Wave Power's U.S. market entry-with key goals including environmental impact studies in collaborati
Eco Wave Power Signs Up Local Contractor for California Wave Energy Pilot
Eco Wave Power Global has signed an agreement with C&S Welding, a California-based industrial and maritime contractor, for the installation of its wave energy floaters and the company's energy conversion unit at the Port of Los Angeles.The agreement marks the final step before deployment begins for Eco Wave Power's first-ever onshore wave energy project in the United States.All floaters for the pilot proejct have been fabricated by All-Ways Metal, and are expected to be fully assembled in the upcoming week, keeping the installation timeline on track.The project is hosted by AltaSea at the
Eco Wave Power, AltaSea Agree Wave Energy Pilot’s September Launch
Eco Wave Power and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles have agreed to officially launch the first-ever onshore U.S. wave energy pilot project in September.The launch event is scheduled to take place on September 9, 2025, on-site at AltaSea, and will mark a milestone in renewable energy innovation for the United States.Using floaters attached to existing marine infrastructure, Eco Wave Power's technology converts wave motion into clean electricity via land-based conversion units, offering a scalable renewable energy solution for coastal cities.The project is supported by Shell's Marine Renewable
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