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Pier J Master Plan
ZEA helped complete a Zero Emission Infrastructure Master Plan (ZEIMP) for a major international Port Terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The project was competitively selected to complete this work and provide additional OnCall services for the Port of Long Beach complex. The project involved duty cycle analysis, a detailed alternatives investigation, conceptual engineering and design work including various site layouts, cost estimates, construction schedules, and ongoing engagement with the port and terminal operator.
ZEA's role in the project was as the hydrogen subject matter expert, managing all tasks related to hydrogen infrastructure, fuel supply, and equipment selection. The team designed various fueling processes involving both fixed and mobile infrastructure to explore the viability of deploying FCEV cargo handling equipment. This included novel system design and analysis of the various fueling alternatives available in the marketplace to integrate them into terminal operations.
Port of Hueneme Energy Blueprint
ZEA helped write the grant to secure funding from the California Energy Commission with the Port as the prime applicant for an Energy Blueprint. The Blueprint analyzed equipment operations on the terminal to define infrastructure requirements and assess the viability of alternative technologies for Zero Emission operations on-port.
ZEA converted shift schedules and vessel calls to state of fuel/charge down to the hour. This enabled the team to identify optimal charging and fueling windows, necessary rate of charge, and forecast future loads for engagement with the utility. The team worked to produce some budgetary cost estimates and schedules to provide an actionable plan that enabled the pursuit of grant funds for implementation. The Port, with ZEA's assistance, has since secured over $40 million in funds from the EPA to implement on the energy blueprint vision and electrify all cargo-handling equipment on the terminal.
Hydrogen Production & Virtual Pipeline
ZEA was engaged to help one of the country's largest dealers of heavy-duty equipment expand its portfolio to include fuel production, storage, distribution, and dispensing. The company made several strategic investments into alternative fuels and charging technologies. In addition to supporting the decarbonization of its own several thousand vehicle fleet, the primary goal is to provide essential fueling and charging services to early-adopters of zero-emission medium-, and heavy-duty equipment.
The project involved techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production opportunities including site evaluation, cost estimating, risk assessments, and proximity to potential off-take. The team developed a GIS toolset supported by a robust analytical layer to calculate the financial performance of virtual pipeline assets based on several variables including robust demand studies. This toolset allowed the client to assess the various market entry approaches and effectively plan, procure, and deploy millions of dollars worth of capital equipment.
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