# San Pedro Bay Ports Seek Marine-Fuel Demonstrations

The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles plan to issue a joint RFP, anticipated by the end of 2026, for a San Pedro Bay demonstration of alternative marine-fuel bunkering. The study identifies LNG and methanol as the strongest near- to medium-term options, projecting annual 2030 demand of 65,000–115,000 metric tons of LNG and 64,000–250,000 metric tons of methanol. The planned procurement could create an opportunity for firms with marine fueling, infrastructure, safety, and permitting capabilities.

- The RFP is expected by the end of 2026; interested contractors can prepare proposals addressing fueling operations, use of existing infrastructure, safety, and permitting.
- The projected fuel-demand ranges offer market context for companies evaluating LNG or methanol bunkering services and related infrastructure investments.
- The joint effort involves both ports, so prospective offerors should account for the shared San Pedro Bay demonstration scope.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Port of Long Beach
- Port of Los Angeles

### Key Quotes
> Strategic investments guided by this study will enable a growing market for these green marine fuels, helping ships serving the trans-Pacific transition to a cleaner future.
> — Noel Hacegaba, CEO, Port of Long Beach

> This study gives us a clearer picture of where the market is headed and how we can work with our partners to make cleaner marine fuels more accessible.
> — Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

### Sources
- [San Pedro Bay Ports Outline Path for Cleaner Marine Fuels](https://cleanairactionplan.org/2026/10/28/san-pedro-bay-ports-outline-path-for-cleaner-marine-fuels/) - CA