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Clean Fuel Bunkering Challenge

$1 million one-time award for the first verified commercial-scale methanol bunkering at the Port of Long Beach.

Description

The Port of Long Beach offers incentives to vessel operators that move set cargo volumes or act to improve local air quality. Its Clean Fuel Bunkering Challenge is a one-time $1 million award to the first shipping company to successfully perform a verified commercial-scale methanol bunkering event at the port.

Key features

  • One-time $1 million award
  • Aims to develop local fuel logistics and operational readiness
  • The port cites methanol as reducing local emissions by as much as 50% NOx, 95% SOx and 90% particulate matter

Applications

  • Shipping companies adopting methanol fuel

Specifications

Award$1 million (one-time)

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