The European Parliament and Council met last week in a so-called \u201ctrilogue\u201d on the Clean Fuel Strategy to reach a compromise on outstanding issues and it may well meet for another discussion in a few weeks time.<\/p>\n
Two of the issues under discussion are of major importance for seaports – the deadline for the provision of LNG refuelling points in core network ports and the conditions under which shore side electricity has to be provided in ports.<\/p>\n
If an agreement can be reached, the strategy can be endorsed by the Parliament before the elections.<\/p>\n
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO\u2019s Secretary-General, said: \u201cThis strategy is important because it sets out a plan for Member States and stakeholders to work towards alternative fuels. We hope that this strategy is finalised soon, in view of giving the different stakeholders a clear sign on where to go and allowing them to start or continue working towards that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
ESPO said it is in favour of the pragmatic approach that is taken by both European institutions regarding the deployment of LNG refuelling points in core TEN-T ports. The aim here, it said, should be the deployment of a sufficient network of LNG refuelling points taking market realities and distances between ports into account.<\/p>\n
With regards to shore side electricity, ESPO there should be a compromise obliging core TEN-T ports to provide shore side electricity wherever there is demand, the costs are not disproportionate to the benefits and there is significant positive impact on the environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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