Newsom’s energy regulations cause tankers to emit more than twice the emissions All California fleets have to do – Increase efficiency with that?

Via Ronald Stein Energy & Infrastructure Ambassador, Irvine, California

Of California crude oil demand has been increasing every year, since 1995except for the pandemic years, but since maritime traffic is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, Governor Newsom continues his mission to continually reduce oil production in the state, as so California and the country may be more dependent on imports through Shipping from overseas serving the crude oil energy demand of the State.

In international waters, fuel consumption and emissions of the maritime fleet remains one of the least regulated parts of our global transportation system. The fuel used on the ship is waste oil, what is left after the crude oil refining process. It resembles asphalt and is so thick that it can be passed through when cold.

There are more than 50,000 ships that trade internationally, transporting all kinds of goods. The world fleet is registered in more than 150 countries and has more than a million crew members of almost every nationality.

The low-grade bunker fuel used by merchant ships around the world is the cheapest and most polluting fuel available. Marine fuel is consumed not by gallons, but tons per hour, and contains 2,000 times more sulfur than diesel fuel used in cars.

Due to the continuous decline in oil production in the state, California has increase crude oil imports from abroad from 5% in 1992 to 58% at present total consumption.

In 2018, California imported 364,367,000 barrels of crude oil from abroad. Very large raw carriers (by VLCC) can transport 2 million barrels of crude oil.

Using tankers of smaller capacity would require more tankers and generate even greater emissions.

Governor Newsom continues to “disclose” emissions and air quality responsibilities to developing countries halfway around the world, which are also countries with virtually no environmental regulations or regulations. such as labor controls to protect local workers in those developing countries.

For the Energy Crisis in California, blame Sacramento, not Moscow. California politicians and policymakers have been eager to emulate Europe’s energy policies for years. Like Europe, California overinvests in wind and sun for electricity, does not invest in crude oil, closes base power plants early, and relies entirely on imported crude oil and imported electricity. from neighboring countries. Now, with Europe caught in Vladimir Putin’s energy trap, Californians watch as the state’s energy prices head towards the stratosphere.

The Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) report, commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API), reinforces how the oil and natural gas industry – particularly in California – is crucial to economic revitalization. economy and job creation opportunities. According to the research results, in 2019, direct and indirect industry:

Instead of producing oil in the most environmentally controlled location in the world, in California, the Governor still ignores the negative impact on the world’s emissions from oil tankers and the negative impacts on the world. harmful to the health of 8 billion people on this planet by importing oil through polluting tankers. In addition, Newsom retains many of the economic benefits that PwC determines will be available to Californians.

There is some good news to grow from the Maritime GHG emission dark tunnel as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. But the International Chamber of Shipping claims that by 2050, 2/3 of ALL ships will still burn the same fuel they do today!!

To help IMO meet its emissions reduction targets, I have founded a company, Steele environment, it’s doing something about the problem today! Was founded by Larry Parsons, the company’s ADF fuel catalyst is a scalable, market-ready, scalable solution for the global shipping industry that reduces not only CO2 emissions but also NO2 and black carbon along a time! It pays for itself in fuel economy!

The Steele Environmental ADF fuel catalyst, when deployed, will help go green in marine fuels and reduce the GHG emissions that Newsom is causing to the world’s atmosphere. Pollution does NOT stop at our borders! Stop polluting the ocean thinking California air is clean. We need to support companies like Steele Environmental doing something to tackle the GHG emissions of the maritime fleet instead of the government trying to force restrictions on fossil fuel use.

Governor Newsom of California highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and air quality “leakage” responsibilities to developing countries halfway around the world because of California’s demand for crude oil. This “leakage” has increased the use of marine transportation leading to California becoming a huge contributor to worldwide GHG emissions! I hope Governor Newsom of California can sleep in peace!

Ronald Stein, Production Specialist

Energy & Infrastructure Ambassador

http://www.energyliteracy.net/