Port of Aberdeen to install shore power by April 2025

The port authority has received funding from the UK Government to develop a large-scale shore power system in Scotland.

PHOTO: Aerial view of Port of Aberdeen. Twitter of @PortofAberdeen

The project, called ‘Shore Power in Operation’, will enable the roll-out of green shore power across the port's North Harbour, the port authority said. It is expected to "slash the port’s total emissions by 78%, equivalent to an annual reduction of 34,000 mt of CO2 (carbon dioxide) equivalent.”

This project is a part of the UK Government’s Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition.

The UK government’s funding will be used to design and install shore power facilities at seven berths on Alber Quay and Mearns Quay in Aberdeen Port’s North Harbour. These facilities are expected to be operational by April 2025 or sooner, the port authority said.

“We have a bold ambition to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040 and are investing £55 million over the next 10 years to turn this into reality,” said Bob Sanguinetti, chief executive of Port of Aberdeen.

Shore-to-ship power or “cold ironing” is an electrical power supply provided to ships when they are docked at ports. Instead of running the engines onboard to power essential systems while docked at ports, shore power facilities allow ships to connect to the local electrical grid.

Shore power has been gaining traction across ports and ship operators globally because it helps to reduce emissions while a ship is berthed.

By Aparupa Mazumder 

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