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Key Points An employee-led idea the help remove waste from the Port of Long Beach in Southern California is delivering visible results. Operating around the clock, the trash skimmers have removed thousands of pounds of waste and debris from the harbor in two years. By helping clean the water, the trash skimmers are benefiting wildlife and the broader port community at one of the nation's busiest seaports. NORTHAMPTON, MA /ACCESS Newswire/ August 4, 2026 /Marathon Petroleum - What began as an idea from employees at Marathon Pipe Line's (MPL) Long Beach Terminal 2 facility to help reduce trash and litter in the harbor has become a proven success story. Two years after the local teaminstalled two electric trash skimmersat thePort of Long Beach, the program continues to deliver measurable results for one of the nation's busiest seaports and the surrounding waterways. Since launching in May 2024, the skimmers have removed nearly 14,000 pounds of trash from the water, roughly the weight of an adult African elephant. The devices have also filtered nearly 50 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 75 Olympic-sized swimming pools. A close-up of the two trash skimmers operating at Marathon's Terminal 2 facility. Powered by 120-volt motors, the devices run continuously and can remove more than 500 pounds of debris every two weeks. "It's incredible to see what this program has accomplished in just two short years," said Tim Hayes, MPL's Operations Director for the Pacific West Region, whose local team manages the effort. "What started as a simple idea has grown into something that's making a visible difference in the harbor every day, and we're all very proud of that at Marathon." "Together, we are building the Port of the Future - a clean, efficient, zero-emissions port that proves to the world we can create jobs, serve the community and operate sustainably." The skimmers operate around the clock, collecting floating debris before it can spread throughout the harbor or pose a threat to marine wildlife. By removing trash from the water, the program helps create a cleaner environment for birds, fish and other species that depend on the harbor. While the skimmers are located at Marathon's Terminal 2 facility, they help remove debris from a shared waterway that supports numerous businesses, vessels and communities throughout the region. Court Hemerick, right, Marathon's Lead Emergency Preparedness Professional in Long Beach, who oversees the day-to-day effort, works with a volunteer from the nearby Aquarium of the Pacific to remove debris from the Port of Long Beach. The program has also strengthened Marathon's collaboration with the Port of Long Beach, which supports the effort by helping facilitate debris disposal. "We thank Marathon for partnering with us to reduce operational impacts on more than 1,000 species of marine life thriving in the San Pedro Bay," said Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. "Together, we are building the Port of the Future - a clean, efficient, zero-emissions port that proves to the world we can create jobs, serve the community and operate sustainably." A close-up of the two trash skimmers operating at Marathon's Terminal 2 facility. Powered by 120-volt motors, the devices run continuously and can remove more than 500 pounds of debris every two weeks. Launched in May 2024, Marathon Pipe Line's trash skimmer program has removed thousands of pounds of waste and debris from the Port of Long Beach. Find more stories and multimedia from Marathon Petroleum at 3blmedia.com. Contact Info:Spokesperson: Marathon PetroleumWebsite:https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/marathon-petroleum-corporationEmail:info@3blmedia.com SOURCE:Marathon Petroleum The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar. Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees. Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.

Primo accordo negli Usa per sviluppare l’impiego dei piccoli reattori modulari per cargo marittimo e infrastrutture portuali Long Beach – Il porto di Long Beach e la Marad (U.S. Maritime Administration) hanno firmato il primo accordo di cooperazione negli Usa dedicato allo sviluppo della propulsione nucleare per il settore marittimo commerciale. Il memorandum, di natura non vincolante, punta a favorire lo studio e l’integrazione dei piccoli reattori modulari (Smr) nelle navi, nelle operazioni portuali e in altre applicazioni marittime. L’iniziativa si inserisce nella strategia dell’amministrazione statunitense volta a rilanciare la cantieristica nazionale e a promuovere nuove soluzioni energetiche per il trasporto marittimo. L’accordo segue inoltre la consultazione avviata dalla Marad nei mesi scorsi per individuare un progetto di Smr sviluppato negli Stati Uniti e destinato al sistema marittimo nazionale. La collaborazione coinvolgerà anche la Guardia Costiera degli Usa, il Dipartimento dell’Energia e la NuclearRegulatory Commission, con l’obiettivo di definire standard di sicurezza, protocolli operativi, procedure ispettive e linee guida per l’eventuale impiego futuro di navi alimentate da reattori modulari nei porti americani. L’intesa, tuttavia, non autorizza la costruzione di navi nucleari né prevede impegni finanziari o decisioni su specifiche tecnologie. Il progetto si affianca al recente accordo tra il porto e BlueCore Energy, che realizzerà attività di assemblaggio, collaudo e stoccaggio di moduli energetici destinati ad applicazioni marittime. Parallelamente, il porto di Long Beach punta a raddoppiare il traffico container fino a 20 milioni di teu entro il 2050, obiettivo che richiederà una significativa crescita della capacità energetica a supporto della progressiva elettrificazione delle operazioni portuali. L’accordo rappresenta un passo importante nel ritorno d’interesse verso la propulsione nucleare nel trasporto marittimo commerciale. Sebbene la diffusione degli Smr dovrà ancora superare importanti sfide normative, infrastrutturali e di accettazione pubblica, il progetto di Long Beach potrebbe diventare un banco di prova per una tecnologia considerata da molti operatori una delle possibili soluzioni per decarbonizzare la navigazione oceanica di lungo raggio.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. 7/17/2026 ThePort of Long Beach(POLB) has received the 2026 Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Award in recognition of its work to pair economic growth with responsible environmental practices. The annual award, presented by theCalifornia Council for Environmental Balance(CCEEB), a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of business, labor and public leaders, recognizes an individual or organization whose activities protect the environment while enhancing economic growth. It is named for Edmund Brown, who served as governor of California from 1959 until 1967. "Governor Pat Brown knew that economic prosperity and environmental sustainability can exist side by side," said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna. "We are happy to continue his legacy." A highlight of the POLB's environmental and economic work is itsGreen Port Policy, which was adopted in 2005 and described as "an aggressive, comprehensive and coordinated approach to reduce the negative impacts of Port operations" on the port's website. Goals include promoting sustainability, protecting the community from environmental impacts of port operations and employing the best available technology to avoid or reduce environmental impacts. The port is also making strategic infrastructure improvements, including a recent$58 million investment in zero-emission equipment, toward a goal of being the world's first zero-emissions port, POLB officials said. The POLB is served byPacific Harbor Line, which interchanges with BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. NJ Transit adopts fiscal-year 2027 operating budgetMetra deploys security dronesTake our weekly rail news quizAAR launches freight-rail research consortium

Another round of extreme heat means air conditioners will be cranking again. A new system just went online in a beach town that is designed to help keep power flowing but it’s generating some controversy. NBC10 Jersey Shore Bureau reporter Ted Greenberg reports. As another round of extreme heat moves into the region, a new battery energy storage system in Beach Haven is helping support the electric grid during periods of high demand. The project, however, continues to divide the Long Beach Island community. Atlantic City Electric fully activated the battery energy storage system on July 1 despite a request from Beach Haven leaders to delay its launch. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. Located on the site of a former power substation, the system uses lithium-ion batteries that charge when electricity demand is lower. The stored energy is then used to help provide additional power when demand surges, such as during a heat wave. "It helps during periods of peak demand and stress on the system to protect critical components of the system to help ensure reliability to help keep the lights on," Atlantic City Electric Region President Andrew Hendry said. The utility company says it worked with Beach Haven since the project was first approved more than four years ago. It also says the system was built to the latest and highest safety standards with state-of-the-art detection, monitoring, fire suppression and automatic shutoff systems. Still, some residents and business owners remain opposed to the project. "I think that the only people probably who are not angry about it are people who are probably not aware of it," Surf Shack South owner Don Miller said. Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. "I think the land could be utilized a little bit better for the town," Beach Haven resident Kyle Degnan said. Resident Jim Ciulla said he remains concerned about the possibility of a fire involving the lithium-ion batteries. "We feel that there's no way to keep the residents and the community safe if this thing goes into what they call thermal runaway, which is one of the nasty characteristics of lithium ion batteries," Ciulla said. "We're on a barrier island — one way in, one way out," he added. Atlantic City Electric says electricity demand on Long Beach Island reached a 10-year high over the Fourth of July weekend, and the battery energy storage system helped keep power flowing. Not everyone in Beach Haven opposes the project. "Everything is positive to me," resident Peter Jansen said. "I have no problem with it." Jansen, who lives across the street from the equipment, said he would rather have the battery storage system than apartments or other housing built on the property. Despite the system now being operational, opponents say they will continue pushing for its removal. "I'd like to see it removed," Ciulla said. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication.

To scale bio-LNG bunkering to its full potential, it isessential that any legislative or regulatory measures support principles, such asthe liquefaction by equivalence,as this is one of the most effective ways to connect biomethane production with maritime demand at scale. Bio-LNG’s momentum has been supported by both market preference for practical drop-in solutions and technology-neutral policies, such as Europe’s FuelEUmaritime legislation. Preserving the viability of this pathway will help accelerate emissions reductions, strengthen energy resilience, create demand for European-produced low-emission gases and reinforce industrial competitiveness. As a co-signatory of theScaling BioLNG and eLNG for Maritime Sector Decarbonisationjoint industry position,The International Gas Union (IGU) therefore urges the European Commission (EC) to ensure that the forthcoming revision of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 fully recognisesliquefaction by equivalenceand does not inadvertently penalise one of Europe's most practical and scalable pathways to decarbonise its maritime transport. As bio-LNG enjoyed a watershed year in 2025, given its uptake by the global shipping industry due to it offering a proven pathway to reduce maritime emissions, the facts speak for themselves (as evidenced in the2026 World LNG Report) Bunkered volumes at the key global port of Rotterdamincreased sixfoldfrom 2,775 cm in 2024 to 17,644 cm in 2025, with a further increase registered in Q1 2026; In France and Spain, bio-LNG bunkering was offered at seven of the two countries’ 11 LNG ports In the United States, Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate completed their first bio-LNG STS fuelling operation in Long Beach, California China’s first bio-LNG bunkering took place in Changxing Island, Dalian Mark McCrory, IGU’s Director for Policy & Analysis, said “Bio-LNG enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2025. In order to sustain this momentum, policymakers must create the regulatory framework that connects a fragmented base of biomethane producers with the global shipping industry's fuel supply chains. Liquefaction by equivalence offers a practical pathway to aggregate distributed production at scale, unlocking the full emissions-reduction potential of this fuel.” Sign up to our communications to stay in the loop on any news and updates from the International Gas Union. Thank you for signing up — stay tuned for the latest updates and news!

ThePort of Long Beachhas long been an early adopter of EVs and electric cargo-handling equipment. Now the port has announced an additional investment of $58.2 million to purchase and deploy more electrified equipment. The new investment will enable port tenants and operators to acquire: 61 human-operated electric cargo-handling machines along with 21 charging stations; six zero-emission harbor craft and five cleaner harbor vessels to replace older diesel-powered boats; and one zero-emission locomotive. AsEVinfo.net’s Bill Pierce notes, America’s ports represent a critical sector of our economy, but unfortunately, they are also among the most heavily polluted areas in the country. The transition to zero-emission transportation offers an opportunity to improve both public health and freight operations while reducing maintenance and fuel costs. “Expanding our clean technology portfolio is critical to the future of goods movement and to the health of the communities around us,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. “We are not waiting for the future to arrive, we are leading the way by deploying the latest zero-emission equipment to make a difference today.” Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna said the Port continues to invest in zero-emission infrastructure while offering incentives that encourage early adoption of clean technologies. “This latest round of funding builds on the Port’s SWIFT program, which is accelerating the transition to zero-emission operations while improving the reliability and efficiency of cargo movement.” The Port of Long Beach’s long-term goal is to eliminate all emissions from cargo operations while maintaining one of the nation’s busiest freight gateways. Source:EVinfo.net The free webinar sessions from our Spring Virtual Conference are now available to view on-demand. Register for a session below to watch the recording and download the presentation. LOAD MORE SESSIONS

La empresa de electrificación de flotas WattEV acaba de inaugurar su séptima estación de recarga para camiones pesados, esta vez en Fresno, California. Se trata de la primera de las cuatro instalaciones previstas en el norte de California. WattEV describe su nueva estación de Fresno como un “enlace clave entre los puertos de Oakland y Stockton y los centros de transporte de mercancías del interior, en el norte del Valle de San Joaquín”. La propia estación cuenta con siete cargadores MCS de megavatios, así como con 15 cargadores CCS de 240 kW de un solo cable, y cuenta con el respaldo del sistema de gestión de recursos energéticos ‘Flex Connect’ de Pacific Gas & Electric. Situada en el corredor de la autopista 99, formará parte de una red más amplia para el transporte de mercancías eléctrico y de ‘cero emisiones’ entre el Valle Central y el puerto de Oakland. La empresa afirma que este verano iniciará las obras de una nueva estación de recarga alimentada con energía solar cerca del Aeropuerto Internacional de Sacramento, antes de inaugurar ‘carriles de transporte para camiones con cero emisiones’ entre el Área de la Bahía, Sacramento, el Valle Central, Nevada y más allá. Según la empresa, varias flotas que operan en el puerto han comenzado a alquilar camiones Tesla Semi de la “flota en expansión” de WattEV, y tienen acceso no solo a las nuevas instalaciones de Fresno, sino también a otras seis estaciones de recarga situadas en el puerto de Long Beach, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, Gardena, Vernon y Oxnard. “Este proyecto supone un hito para nosotros. El norte de California está ahora en condiciones de beneficiarse de la expansión del transporte de mercancías electrificado que hemos ayudado a desarrollar en el sur de California”, afirmó Salim Youssefzadeh, director ejecutivo y cofundador de WattEV. Añadió: “Estamos muy ilusionados con el transporte de mercancías con cero emisiones a través de Fresno, que se encuentra muy cerca tanto del puerto de Oakland como de nuestra terminal de Bakersfield, que funciona con energía solar y constituye la puerta de entrada a nuestra red del sur de California”, afirmó Youssefzadeh. globenewswire.com

A ceremony held at the Port of Long Beach saw a record-setting $383 million grant from the state’s Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP) issued to support 22,000 clean jobs, reduce port and freight emissions, and build up a more modern, more sustainable supply chain at one of America’s busiest ports. A significant portion of the $383M PFIP grant is going to SWIFT (System-Wide Investment in Freight Transport) vehicles, with a battery-electric tugboat,an even dozen heavy forklifts, and 49 examples “cargo-handling equipment,” which you can read asyard hostlers,telehandlers, andreach stackers. Those funds also cover the deployment of 21 charging stations (6 for the forklifts,15 for the other equipment assets), as well as three hybrid-electric or zero-emission shirt-run ferries and pilot vessels. California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin visited the Port of Long Beach, yesterday, cutting a ribbon on the project(s) and symbolically putting the program into action. “Governor Newsom’s historic commitment to freight infrastructure is strengthening our supply chains and creating economic opportunities for people across the state,”said Omishakin. “The progress seen at the Port of Long Beach is an incredible example of what’s possible when we make intentional investments in our infrastructure.” Omishakin’s not alone in being excited about the grant and what the finds could mean for the future of freight logistics at the port. “The Port of the Future will be faster, more efficient and cleaner and will require strong partnerships and significant financial investment,” offered Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. “Thanks to the state’s commitment to a more sustainable supply chain and support from partners like SSA Terminals, Matson and the ILWU, the Port of Long Beach is accelerating our path to becoming the world’s first zero-emissions port.” We recently had a chance to sit down with Dr. Hacegaba on an episode ofQuick Charge, where we discussed port electrification and decarbonization in general, and what the future holds for green fleets,ZETs, and more at POLB. In addition to creating ~22,000 new jobs, the program’s funding will advance projects eliminating more than 12% of all carbon dioxide emissions and more than 5% of NOx emissions associated with Port-related operations annually by 2028. You can see the award amounts – and who’s getting how much for what – in the tables, below. Take it all in, then let us know what you think of California’s continued efforts to decarbonize their freight operations in the comments. SOURCE | IMAGES:Port of Long Beach, viaLinkedIn. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check outEnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way.Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.More.