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Senate committee backs planning bill to prepare California ports for clean alternative marine fuels
Summary
SB 298 would direct the California Energy Commission to produce a collaborative plan for fueling and storage infrastructure at seaports to support zero‑ or low‑carbon fuels for ocean‑going vessels; sponsors and shipping industry representatives said the plan is needed to avoid falling behind global competitors.
Senator Caballero introduced SB 298, a measure directing the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a collaborative plan by 2030 for infrastructure to store, transport and supply alternative fuels at California seaports. The plan is intended to be technology‑agnostic and to forecast demand and supply for fuels that enable ocean‑going vessels to achieve emissions reductions.
Mike Jacob of the…
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