1、ADB BRIEFSNO.289FEBRUARY 2024New Energy Applications for Ports and Inland Waterway Shipping in thePeoples Republic of ChinaKEY POINTS The Asian Development Bank is working with the Peoples Republic of China(PRC)to study and promote the use of new energy technologies inports and inland waterway shipp
2、ing.The PRC aims to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in its inland waterway sector,with the target of carbon neutrality by2060.A Three-Step Carbon-Reduction Plan for Port Development is proposed to accelerate the decarbonization of ports by adopting new energy technologies,improving ene
3、rgy efficiency in terminals and introducing port automation.The prospects for new energy technologies in inland waterway shipping are very promising,including options such as liquefied natural gaspowered and all-electric inland waterway vessels.Hybrid vessels(e.g.,diesel-or gas-electric)could be use
4、d during the transition to zero-emission vessels.Policies shouldbeintroduced to expedite newenergy applications inthe PRCfor instance,an expanded introduction of multi-energy microgrids in ports and standardized solutions for vessels.ISBN 978-92-9270-601-2(print)ISBN 978-92-9270-602-9(electronic)ISS
5、N 2071-7202(print)ISSN 2218-2675(electronic)Publication Stock No.BRF240009-2DOI:http:/dx.doi.org/10.22617/BRF240009-2INTRODUCTIONThis policy brief summarizes the policy recommendations prepared by a technical assistance project of the Asian Development Bank(ADB)that provided technical support and po
6、licy advice to accelerate the adoption of new energy technologies in ports and inland waterway shipping in the Peoples Republic of China(PRC).Therecommendations align with the countrys ambitions to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.The project assessed experie