Transport Canada’s Clean Marine R&D Group posted a request for proposals T8009-220091B on Buyandsell.gc.ca for the demonstration of Biofuels for Marine Vessels.
The objective of this RFP is to solicit marine demonstration projects that will:
- Advance and demonstrate the technological and/or commercial readiness of biofuels for Canada’s domestic vessels;
- Characterize biofuel performance and benefits (e.g., fuel consumption reduction, operational and maintenance costs, potential for commercial sustainability);
- Identify regulatory and technical barriers to the adoption of biofuels for Canada’s domestic fleet, including associated fuel infrastructure, and recommend potential mitigations/solutions; and
- Advance publicly available science, research, and knowledge about biofuels in Canada.
The RFP closes on October 31, 2023.