Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and CLEANCOR Energy Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc., signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 August to collaborate on ways to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solutions to ship owners and operators within Port NOLA’s jurisdiction that would benefit from reduced environmental emissions.
CLEANCOR, an alternative energy company, will work with the US port to help provide LNG to port customers and marine operators in Port NOLA’s jurisdiction.
Port NOLA will provide CLEANCOR with data, logistics expertise, customer contacts, as well as introductions and marketing support.
“LNG paves the way of the future and provides a suitable and sustainable fuel source for the diverse cargo operations on our terminals and in our jurisdiction,” said Brandy D. Christian, President and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad.
CLEANCOR will work to educate Port NOLA customers and other local stakeholders regarding the environmental and financial benefits of LNG bunkering, according to a statement.
In collaboration with the port, CLEANCOR is expected to develop options for infrastructure development that integrate into Port NOLA’s long-range planning.
“Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of low carbon fueling solutions and this constitutes an exciting opportunity to not only advance the region’s first such project, but also to contribute to the decarbonization of the maritime sector,” commented Jeff Woods, CEO of CLEANCOR.
Additionally, CLEANCOR is anticipated to provide options for LNG bunkering that are compatible with forecasted customer demand and collaborate with Port NOLA to obtain Federal, state, and other authorisations and permits needed to develop the required infrastructure and operations.
Both CLEANCOR and Port of New Orleans will identify, attract and serve customers in the port’s jurisdiction that use LNG fuel, jointly solicit sources of grant funding to help incentivise early adopters and collaborate to share information on infrastructure necessary to support LNG bunkering, according to an announcement.
The port noted that a proposed expansion of its complex with the addition of an international container terminal in St. Bernard Parish “opens opportunity for new businesses and industries as well as fuel source options.”
