Feasibility Study on Future Energy Options for Great Lakes Shipping Released
This study, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration and conducted by the International Council on Clean Transportation, American Bureau of Shipping, and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers, explores the future energy options for Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway shipping through 2050.
Per ICCT, "by profiling the Great Lakes shipping industry, port infrastructure, and bunkering operations, and assessing technological maturity, costs, and life-cycle emissions of alternative fuels, the report offers insights for decarbonizing the region’s shipping industry. The study outlines a series of policy recommendations aimed at fostering the adoption of alternative fuels and power options in the region, emphasizing the expansion of onshore power supply, exploring methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen as potential fuels, and fostering collaboration for data collection to inform policy and promote technological advancements."
Read the full study here.
Read the press release here.
