Freeport East selected for net zero feasibility study

The UK Department for Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) is to carry out a feasibility study into the potential for Freeport East to become both a net-zero port and a net-zero energy hub for third parties and the adjacent region.

The Port of Felixstowe, which is operated by Hutchison Ports, will be part of the project along with partners at Cranfield University, Sizewell C and EDF.

The project will look to leverage opportunities such as the local presence of existing and new-build nuclear power stations at Sizewell.