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Bothnia Bulk - Environmental upgrade of year-round supply in the northern Baltic Sea

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Infrastructure Node
Total project cost
€22 536 000
EU Contribution
€6 800 000
Project website
STRIA Roadmaps
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Infrastructure (INF)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Deployment planning/Financing/Market roll-out
Transport sectors
Freight transport

Overview

Background & Policy context

The Action upgraded the existing maritime link between core (Luleå) and comprehensive (Raahe, Oxelösund) ports in the Baltic Sea to further comply with the environmental regulations such as MARPOL Annex VI and Directive 2012/33/EU.

Objectives

The main objective of the Action was to have an energy-efficient, low-emission supply of dry bulk cargo available year-round in the peripheral region, to increase port efficiency and reduce overall logistics costs.

Methodology

The following activities were carried out:

  • procurement of additional environmental efforts for two new build bulk carriers;
  • development of port infrastructure and efficiency in the Port of Raahe;
  • development of an on-shore power supply in port;
  • development of LNG availability and safe bunkering procedures; and
  • ex-post climate change impact assessment.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
Inea
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
2015-EU-TM-0178-M

Results

The Action promoted clean shipping and alternative fuels. It increased the demand for LNG and deployment of LNG bunkering infrastructure in the Gulf of Bothnia, as well as the implementation of shore-side electricity.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
ESL Shipping Ltd
Address
Lintulahdenkuja 10, FI-00500 Helsinki, Finland
Partner Organisations
Organisation
SSAB Europe Oy
Address
Harvialantie 420, 13300 Hämeenlinna, Finland

Technologies

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

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