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BlueHUBS: LNG and CNG Supply Chains Upgrading Core TEN-T Ports in Eastern Mediterranean

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Ongoing
Geo-spatial type
Network corridors
Total project cost
€65 963 400
EU Contribution
€19 789 020
Project website
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Infrastructure (INF)
Transport mode
Multimodal icon
Transport policies
Societal/Economic issues,
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Deployment planning/Financing/Market roll-out
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Objectives

The Action aims at establishing the supply chain for the distribution of LNG for vessels and LNG/CNG for port heavy duty vehicles and buses, including bunkering and refuelling facilities the Port of Limassol (in Cyprus), and the Ports of Piraeus and Heraklion (in Greece).

Methodology

The action focuses on the construction of two LNG Bunkering Vessels (indicative capacity 3,000 m3 each) serving the purposes of bunkering LNG fuelled vessels and the small-scale mobile LCNG stations to service the ports of Heraklion and Limassol.

The action also focuses on the development, procurement and commissioning of:

  • one Mobile LCNG Station (indicative capacity 200 m3) to service the Core TEN-T Port of Heraklion;
  • two Mobile LCNG Stations (indicative capacity 60 m3 each) to service the Core TEN-T Port of Limassol (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) for bunkering LNG fuelled vessels and refuelling the LNG/CNG for port heavy duty vehicles and buses;
  • a small fleet of eight LNG Tanker Trucks (indicative capacity 50 m3 each) with bunkering equipment.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
Inea
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
2017-EU-TM-0149-W

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
DEPA Commercial (DEPA) S.A.
Address
92, Μarinou Antipa Ave. Heraklion Attikis, 141 21 Irakleio, Greece
Partner Organisations
Organisation
NAVIGAS LTD
Address
Spatharikoy, 1-3, FAMELINE BUILDING, Mesa Geitonia, 4004 Lemesos, Cyprus

Technologies

Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG refuelling station
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production
Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG truck
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production

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