Canada’s Belledune Port Authority (BPA) and Germany’s Port of Hamburg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, and manufactured products between the two countries with a focus on clean fuels and green products.
In August, the Belledune Port Authority (BPA) also signed an MoU with Niedersachsen Ports in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
These agreements support the MoU between the Governments of Canada and Germany to establish an energy partnership aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through a transition to safe, secure, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.
They also support the joint declaration of intent between the two countries to establish a Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance signed on 23 August 2022, in Canada.
The latest MoU recognises that cooperation in transitioning to sustainable energy not only delivers mutual benefits but is also required for the prosperity of the international community. Additionally, it will assure safe and secure access for the movement of clean fuels, green energy and other products between Canada and Germany, according to a statement.
The purpose of this agreement is to form a relationship that will foster collaboration to support the emerging needs of the two countries’ energy and manufacturing sectors, with a focus on the production, storage and shipment of cleaner fuels such as green ammonia, hydrogen, biomass and renewable natural gas.
