In Port Colborne, Ontario, a new $33-million biofuel terminal aims to green Great Lakes shipping, with over 100 vessels expected to fuel up annually. Announced Tuesday near the waterfront, the facility will be managed by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in collaboration with Canada Clean Fuels and Canada Steamship Lines.
“This new facility will make biofuels more readily available to operators navigating the Great Lakes, the Welland Canal, and the St. Lawrence Seaway,” said Port Colborne Mayor Bill Steele, highlighting a “significant gap in the market.”
Funded partly by a $13.8 million federal investment, the terminal supports Canada’s green shipping corridor program, aiming to reduce emissions and promote clean fuels. As HOPA CEO Ian Hamilton noted, “This project represents a significant step forward in creating green shipping corridors on the Great Lakes… it will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 144,000 tonnes by 2030.”
Strategically positioned along the Welland Canal, the terminal will produce up to 70 million liters of biodiesel annually, marking a critical development in Canada’s push for sustainable maritime infrastructure. “This isn’t just about building a fuel terminal, it’s about creating the foundation for a more sustainable future in marine transportation,” Hamilton emphasized.
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Tags: Canada, green shipping corridor, marine biofuel, Port Colborne
Category: Fuels
