Port of Stockton supports major hydropower expansion

Two large stators (the stationary portion of an electric generator or motor) destined for the Lake Don Pedro Life Extension Project have passed through the Port of Stockton in a carefully planned heavy lift operation. The transport relied on coordination among Luminary Logistics, SSA Marine (a Green Marine-certified participant), and Barnhart Crane and Rigging to ensure a safe and efficient process.

The 114 metric tons stators arrived from Santos, Brazil, aboard the M.V. ABB VANESSA and were carefully offloaded by the skilled members of International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Locals 54, 91, and 34. Using the ship’s own cranes, the team carefully lifted the stators and placed them onto Barnhart Crane’s SPMT units, ensuring a smooth transition from ship to shore transport.

The stators will support increased clean energy production at the Lake Don Pedro plant, raising its generating capacity from 203 MW to about 268 MW. This growth in renewable output is expected to help replace about 317,514 metric tons of coal each year. The port’s contribution to this project reflects its vital role as Northern California’s maritime logistics hub for large-scale, environmentally responsible initiatives.

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