Freeport East Energy Hub Feasibility Study

该项目是一项可行性研究，涵盖了自由港东部成为净零港口和第三方净零能源枢纽的潜力，利用了当地存在的机会，例如在Sizewell当地存在现有的和新建的核电站。该国港口大量使用化石燃料。这种消耗的形式是用于直接业务(后勤、支持职能，1区)，由临时第三方(交付、收集和继续运输的船舶、卡车和火车，2区)使用。1区活动的脱碳具有挑战性，因为它需要更换柴油重型运输和起重机。技术替代在某些情况下是可用的，在某些情况下还处于起步阶段，但所有解决方案都需要非常大的投资。目前尚不清楚，在平衡成本和财务回报的情况下，哪种解决方案在实现净零的速度和效率方面提供了最佳结果。这项研究将为这些问题提供答案。2区的脱碳活动非常具有挑战性，因为区内的行为者是多样化的，不受港口的直接控制。然而，港口的关键优势在于，有相当数量的行为者从事类似的活动，所有人都反复返回港口所在地。港口提供无碳能源替代品的潜力是独一无二的，并推动了港口能源供应中心的概念。如果一个港口能够提供足够的氢气、合成燃料或大量无碳电力，它可以促进影响深远的能源转型。建立和阻止投资所需的技术选择、过渡速度、潜在吸纳率和数量都是具有挑战性的。这项研究将为这些问题提供答案。该项目将评估技术可行性，并为创新的港口脱碳解决方案制定商业计划。它将把**_Port Energy Hubs_**和_**Net Zero Port**_概念转化为商业基础，弥合概念和可行的可投资解决方案之间的差距。它将产生能够迅速实施的计划。

This project is a feasibility study covering the potential for Freeport East to become both a net-zero port and a net-zero energy hub for third parties, leveraging opportunities such as the local presence of existing and new-build nuclear power stations at Sizewell.There is considerable use of fossil fuel at the nation's ports. This consumption takes the form of that used in direct operations (logistics, support functions, zone 1), that used by transient third parties (ships, trucks and trains for delivery, collection and onward transport, zone 2).Decarbonising the zone 1 activities is challenging as it demands the replacement of diesel heavy transport and cranes. Technology replacements are in some cases available and in some in their infancy, but all solutions demand very significant investment. It is unclear which solutions give the best outcome regarding speed and efficacy towards net zero, balanced against cost and financial payback. This study will provide answers to those questions.Decarbonising zone 2 activities is very challenging, as the actors within the zone are diverse and not under the direct control of the port. However, the key advantage of a port is that there are a considerable number of actors with similar activities, all repeatedly returning to the port location. The potential for the port to supply a carbon-free energy alternative is unique and drives the concept of a port energy supply hub. If a port can supply enough hydrogen, synthetic fuels or bulk carbon-free power, it can facilitate a far-reaching energy transition. The technology options, speed of transition, potential uptake rate and volumes required are challenging to establish and prevent investment. This study will provide answers to those questions.This project will assess the technical viability and produce a business plan for innovative port decarbonisation solutions. It will move **_Port Energy Hubs_** and _**Net Zero Ports**_ concepts to a commercial basis, bridging the gap between concept and feasible investable solution. It will result in plans that can move swiftly to implementation.