A Port Energy and Emission Inventory Model

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1 A Port Energy and Emission Inventory Model Green Tech 2012, Green Marine Annual Conference Quebec City: May 29, 30 Bryan McEwen, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment Division Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

2 Overview Port Air Emissions Assessment in Canada Port Emissions Inventory Framework Transport Canada Port Energy and Emissions Model Port Inventory Examples Related Initiatives

3 Port Air Assessment in Canada Summary timeline Public perception of marine and port emissions in Canada Ports within larger metropolitan areas receive greater attention from government and public Media reports note increasing ship emissions, dirty fuels used ( ) Metro Vancouver in particular Gateway Port Developments Canadian Pacific ports (Metro Vancouver, Prince Rupert) Evaluation of potential options and infrastructure (e.g., short sea shipping) Environmental performance valued by those receiving goods through the transportation chain Canadian Port Assessments Begin Port Metro Vancouver Landside Emissions Inventory (2005) Port of Montreal Emissions Inventory, 2007

4 What is a Port Emissions Inventory? An activity-based accounting of emissions from the significant (mobile) sources under the influence of a port Ships Rail Cargo Handling Equipment Trucking Admin Common Air Contaminants (CACs), GHGs, air toxics Baseline year and forecasts (2015, 2020, 2025) Assessment by terminal, rolled up to the port level Rail Facility Rail Provincial/National Rail Cargo Handling Equipment Loaders Stackers/Cranes Offroad Trucks Miscellaneous Onroad Vehicles Facility Vehicles Highway Vehicles Admin Buildings Compound Lighting Marine Ocean Going Vessels Harbour Vessels Representation of a Marine Terminal

5 Port Boundaries Operational basis no dependence on land ownership or corporate relationships All facilities engaged in marine trade Distinct geographical boundaries Terminal/Facility boundary Port Boundary (optional) Airshed Boundary Activities and Emissions allocated by source group to each boundary

6 Port Emissions Inventory Protocol Development (2009, updated 2012) Included Components: Methods of port emissions assessment by source group (marine, rail, truck, cargo handling equipment, Administration) Available tools and data sets Available port data (commodity, forecasts) Supports development of performance metrics (e.g., tonnes emission / TEU)

7 Ports Model Internal Datasets equipment identification, emission calculations Marine Vessel Vehicle Lloyd Sea web (vessel Identification, engines) Emissions Data (e.g., IVL ship emission test data) U.S. EPA Mobile emission rates and engine emission standards Cargo Handling Equipment Rail Admin U.S. EPA Nonroad emission rates and engine tier standards Locomotive emissions test data and U.S. EPA tier emission standards Boiler emission rates, etc

8 Tenant Questionnaire Organized by source group; Drop lists for allowed responses Instructions, hints, feedback Questionnaire designed for tenants, database model for ports (port consultants)

9 Transport Canada Port Emissions Inventory Model Note competition on emissions intensity, gateway comparisons Need to show sources somehow with pics maybe. Tenant Questionnaire (MS Excel) Database Model (MS Access)

10 Port Metro Vancouver Example (2010 inventory completed in 2012) Over 100 Port-related facilities Located throughout the Lower Fraser Valley of British Columbia Facilities exist on a mix of private and port land (although most have a waterfront lease from the Port) Participation voluntary (lease agreements do not require provision of information)

11 Port Montreal Example (2007 inventory completed in 2008) Inland port on St. Lawrence River 15 terminals Located on Port lands Port operates one terminal as well as a port rail network Participation voluntary (lease agreements do not require provision of information)

12 In simplest form, an emissions inventory is an annual summary of emissions for the port operations (baseline and forecasts). Example, Port Metro Vancouver Emission Inventory completed for 2005 operations Annual Air Contaminants Emissions (tonnes) and Fuel Consumption (kilolitres) Inventory Year NO x SO x CO HC PM 10 PM 2.5 NH 3 CO 2 CH 4 N 2 O Fuel , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,948

13 A port inventory can also be very detailed, including fuel use and emissions by individual engine/unit. This supports evaluation of potential scenarios, such as Equipment replacement: Dockside cranes, yard locomotives Equipment retrofits: Diesel oxidation catalysts, particulate filters Alternative fuels: Low sulphur diesel, biodiesel and biodiesel blends Port infrastructure Shoreside power (cold ironing) Logistical programs: Truck reservation systems, transport corridors, short sea shipping, intermodal centers

14 Planned Initiatives Completed Initiatives Associated Inventory Products: Port Metro Vancouver 2010 emission reduction initiatives Reduction Initiative Effect on LEI Estimates Inventory Years Affected Genset or hybrid switch locomotives Lower fuel use and all emissions Diesel particulate filter Lower CAC emissions Use of variable-speed cranes for container handling Lower fuel use and all emissions Use of hybrid cranes for container handling Lower fuel use and all emissions PMV Truck Licensing System (TLS) Lower CAC emissions Electrification of truck reefer units on facility grounds Lower fuel use and all emissions Use of hybrid tractors Lower fuel use and all emissions Use of genset switch locomotives Lower fuel use and all emissions Use of electric vehicles Lower fuel use and all emissions Use of electric forklifts Lower fuel use and all emissions Replacement of large diesel generator by connecting to grid Lower fuel use and all emissions

15 Related Initiatives: Expansion of inventory scope

16 Related Initiatives: port air quality modelling Example, Port of Prince Rupert Inner and outer grids set up Anchorage D Anchorage V Anchorage E Anchorage C Anchorage B Tidal Grid #2 Transport Port Inventory used to establish emissions for an air model Distant Anchorage 2 Anchorage A CN Aquatrain Prince Rupert Grain Maher Container Terminal Northland Cruise Terminal CN Railyard Ridley Terminals Inc. Transload CEF Establish a baseline for future developments Distant Anchorage 3 Distant Anchorage 4 Distant Anchorage 1 Grid #1 Marine Sources Ships at Anchor Ships at Berth Ship Path Landside Sources CHE Admin Rail

17 Ports Model - Update to Version 3.0 Newly revised questionnaire and model Simplified data entry Test data sets Additional reporting (Green Marine) Available soon

18 Transport Canada Eastern Ports Assessment ( ) All 14 Canadian Port Authorities: application of the Ports Model Development of Port-level energy and emissions inventories Support for other port and terminal initiatives of interest such as Green Marine GHG requirements. Inventory products will be supplied to ports/terminals as requested Port tenant engagement has begun and will continue through 2012

19 Canadian Port Emissions Inventory Model - Summary Convenient tool for consistency among Canadian ports Serves complementary programs port environmental reporting as well as larger programs such as Green Marine Allows port authorities to assist their tenants with emission reduction projects, including applying for financial support Emissions and energy tracking over time Efficient means of supporting terminal development/expansion (new) facilitates energy planning decisions (further electrification, alternative fuels, logistical changes) Thank-you for your attention Bryan.McEwen@snclavalin.com