Busan Port Authority Obtains Building Energy Efficiency Grade 1++ for New Port 'Seocon Terminal'

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Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Kang Jun-seok) has obtained the Building Energy Efficiency Grade 1++ from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for two buildings within the Busan New Port West Container Terminal (Phases 2-5).

Operation building of New Port Seacon 2-5 phase pier.

The Building Energy Efficiency Grade is a system that evaluates and assigns grades based on objective information such as a building’s energy-saving efficiency and the quality of the residential environment. According to the Green Building Promotion Act, public institutions are required to obtain certification for buildings they construct.

BPA completed all processes from preliminary certification at the design stage to on-site inspection conducted last December for the operation building and labor waiting room of the New Port West Container Terminal (Phases 2-5), which is scheduled to begin full operation in March this year, ultimately achieving the highest 1++ grade. The on-site inspection was carried out by the Korea Education Green Environment Institute, which is commissioned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to handle certification tasks.

The 1++ grade obtained by BPA this time is awarded to buildings with an annual energy consumption per unit area of 80 to 140 kWh/㎡ per year or less.

This grade indicates that the building uses about half the energy compared to the next lower grade, 1+, demonstrating much higher efficiency from an energy management perspective.

BPA announced plans to sequentially pursue Zero Energy Building certification and Green Building certification for the Busan New Port West Container Terminal (Phases 2-5) buildings in January 2024.

Kang Jun-seok, President of BPA, stated, “Recently, our authority has been recognized for outstanding achievements by receiving various awards and certifications, including the Prime Minister’s Commendation in the ESG and sustainable management fields. Moving forward, we will faithfully fulfill our responsibilities in construction, energy, and environmental sectors and diligently carry out the duties of a public institution.”

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