Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Ports and Shipping Workshop 2018
Summary
The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) is hosting a two-day workshop to discuss the current hydrogen and fuel cell activities in ports and maritime, hear the needs and challenges from port and maritime customers (port authorities, terminal operators) of California Ports to reduce their emission footprint and meet California state air quality requirements. This workshop will be the follow up to the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Ports Workshop 2017, held at the California Maritime Academy in November and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Ports Briefing, held at Banning’s Landing in Los Angeles last December 2017. At this year’s workshop, there will be updates from last year with presentations from ports authorities, terminal operators, hydrogen and fuel cell technology providers, and State funding agencies. The results will be compiled in a workshop report.
Background
Harbors represent a vital component of U.S. infrastructure, for commerce and defense. Harbors are economic drivers for state jobs and development, entry points for goods used throughout the country, and important bases for the U.S. Navy. They also cause significant local air and greenhouse gas emissions, and the heavy duty truck fleets that move goods from ports to around the region cause problems well beyond the boundaries of the ports.
In California, the environmental footprint of ports is significant, both because of the volume of activity itself and because they tend to be located in areas that already experience heavy automobile and truck traffic, create smog, particulate matter, and ozone pollution. Areas of California suffer environmental conditions that cause breathing and heart-related health problems and health costs.
Hydrogen-fueled fuel cell electric vehicles are expanding in the California light duty vehicle market, and hydrogen fuel cell fork lifts and other products are being commercially purchased by product distribution centers and factories today. More than ever, it becomes noticeable that there are a variety of hydrogen and fuel cell products and systems, including stationary applications, that provide zero emission energy at the point of use, and “well to wheels” zero emission energy when the hydrogen is produced from renewable sources, everyone’s long term goal.
California programs in different stages of development will have an impact on the transition to hydrogen energy systems, including the Sustainable Freight Action Plan and Clean Air Action Plans. Hydrogen and fuel cell systems will have to meet the economic and performance requirements of the terminal operators to find market acceptance in the ports.
| 12:15 PM | Check-In & Networking |
| 1:00 PM | Welcome and Overview
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| 1:10 PM | Opening Keynote – Importance of the Role of Hydrogen in Ports & Shipping
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| 1:30 PM | Keynote – Current and Future Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Activities in Shipping
An overview of the current hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration projects scheduled and on-going in shipping around the globe.
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 1:55 PM | Voice of the Customer: Opportunities and Constraints for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Shipping
Port authorities, shipping and ferry companies will identify the advantages and limitations of hydrogen and fuel cells in their applications. Moderator: Cory Shumaker, Development Specialist – California Hydrogen Business Council
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 2:40 PM | Networking Break |
| 3:10 PM | Keynote – Safety Regulations, Codes and Standards for Hydrogen in the Shipping Environment
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| 3:35 PM | Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Solutions for Shipping
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology companies will present their products in various stages of development for the shipping environment. Moderator: Thomas Lamberti, Researcher – University of Genoa, Italy & Chief Executive Officer – H2Boat
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 4:50 PM | Closing Remarks for the day
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| 5:00 PM | Happy Hour Networking – Federal Bar
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| DAY 2 | |
| 8:00 AM | Check-In & Breakfast Networking |
| 8:30 AM | Day 2 Welcome and Day 1 Recap – Hydrogen in Shipping
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| 8:45 AM | Opening Keynote – Port of the Future
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| 9:00 AM | Keynote – International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Activities in Ports
An overview of the current hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration projects scheduled and on-going in ports around the globe.
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 9:20 AM | Voice of the Customer: Opportunities and Constraints for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Port Applications
Port authorities and terminal operators identify the advantages and limitations of hydrogen and fuel cells in their applications. Moderator: Tim Sasseen, Business Development Manager – Ballard
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 10:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM | Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Solutions for Ports
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology companies will present their products in various stages of development for the ports environment. Moderator: Al Cioffi, Business Development – Plug Power
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 11:45 AM | Keynote – Commercializing Hydrogen Technology in the Ports
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| 12:05 PM | Port Community Impact Panel
Community organizations and environmental justice communities discuss the importance of zero emission technologies to their communities Moderator: Dr. Joe Lyou, President & CEO – Coalition for Clean Air
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM | Opportunities and Barriers to Hydrogen Infrastructure in Ports
Companies discuss the different ways hydrogen can be provided to the ports for refueling of multiple applications, with a discussion on the various limitations that need to be addressed. Moderator: Dwight Zuck, Hydrogen Energy Business Development – Air Liquide
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 2:45 PM | Government Programs and Funding Opportunities for Hydrogen Projects in Ports and Maritime An update on the various mechanisms of funding for hydrogen and fuel cell projects from various government funding agencies.Moderator: Emanuel Wagner, Deputy Director – California Hydrogen Business Council
Followed by Open Discussion |
| 3:45 PM | Final Remarks – The Case for Hydrogen in Ports and Maritime
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| 4:10 PM | Open Discussion, Outcomes and 2019 Action Items
Moderator: Cory Shumaker, Development Specialist – California Hydrogen Business Council |
| 4:25 PM | Happy Hour Networking onsite |
| 5:00 PM | Close Out |
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