Port Zero – Accelerating the Transition to NetZero

Accelerating the Port of Aberdeen's transition to Net Zero
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Event finished: 30th August 2023

When and where?

Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
30th August 2023
11:45am - 4:00pm

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We are delighted to invite you to the Aberdeen Science Centre to hear about our Innovate UK Clean Maritime Demonstration project, Aberdeen Port Zero – accelerating the transition to NetZero.

This half day event will comprise of presentations from both external industry experts and the project team who will share the key findings and outcomes from the ‘Port Zero’ feasibility study. There will also be a Q&A session for you to ask us more about the project.

As seating is limited, we kindly request you apply to attend at your earliest convenience to secure a place and confirm dietary requirements.

We welcome attendees that have not been directly invited by a member of the project team – please also apply to attend the event and we will confirm availability as soon as possible.

We are finalising the full programme and we will update shortly.

The Project

The project aims to transition the Port of Aberdeen’s day to day operations to NetZero by 2040 emissions through adapting and supporting the development and introduction of innovative technology and processes.

The ‘Port Zero’ feasibility study has explored green, alternative power sources and technologies to power port and third party owned equipment including but not limited to road vehicles, cranes, reach stackers, tugs and pilot boats etc, as well as quayside infrastructure.

 

If you have any questions please contact richard.holland@cp.catapult.org.uk

Day 1
30th August
11:45
Registration & networking lunch (optional)
12:30
Welcome
12:40
Aberdeen City Council
12:55
Port Zero Project Overview & Key Findings - Part One
13:20
Break
13:30
British Ports Association
13:45
Port Zero - Part 2 - Results & Recommendations
14:10
Regional Transport
14:20
Panel session
14:45
Networking