APR Environmental
APR’s position on environmental protection is rooted in its core value of protecting its employees and the communities in which it operates. Recognizing humankind’s direct and indirect health and economic dependence on the wellbeing of our planet and local ecosystems, APR strives to provide power generation solutions that leverage advanced technologies and meet stringent environmental requirements.
APR Environmental Overview
Like Seaspan and its fleet, APR does not directly control the emissions resulting from operating its power plants. APR’s customers control many of the factors that determine emission levels and fuel efficiency of the power plants, including the type of fuel used and the operational profile of the generating units.
APR is dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact through its global business activities. Its aero-derivative turbines offer the most fuel-efficient technology available in the fast-track power market.
APR’s equipment is controlled by modern electronic management systems that automatically increase flexibility and efficiency and comply with emission guidelines set forth by the World Bank.
At APR, care for the environment extends to operational practices and measures taken to protect its neighboring communities, such as:
- Installation of fuel containment barriers as a safeguard in the event of a storage tank leak or a fuel spill
- Proper disposal of oil and waste material
- Recycling where practicable, given local infrastructure challenges
Material recycling includes but is not limited to:
- Metals
- Cardboard
- Wood
- Plastics
- Organic waste
Additionally, fuel-flexible turbines enable APR to further reduce emissions. These turbines can run on natural gas and other cleaner-burning fuels, producing 38-94% less nitrogen oxide than competing solutions which use diesel reciprocating engines. APR continues to improve the overall environmental footprint of its power generation fleet by phasing out diesel reciprocating engines.
In addition to lower emissions, the high-power density of the turbines means they can generate the same amount of electricity on one-third of the land required for reciprocating engines while producing about 20% less noise.