AdSP del Mar Ligure Orientale sign decarbonisation deals with Enel and Snam

La Spezia, Italy (Ports Europe) July 22, 2021 - Autorita’di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale (AdSP - Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority) has signed agreements with the companies Enel and Snam to work on decarbonisation projects. AdSP President Mario Sommariva signed the protocols to promote decarbonization and energy transition which are key to make the port and territory environmentally sustainable. The projects include: cold ironing; energy efficiency of port areas and activities; sustainable solutions for mobility in the port area; promotion of LNG in maritime transport; energy efficiency of buildings and lighting systems; development of digitization and investments in new technologies to support European projects in the environmental field; study of innovative solutions for the use of hydrogen as a clean energy vector and ideal complement to electrification in order to reduce polluting emissions in the port and urban context; and the supply of electricity and gas. One of the objectives of the protocol signed with Snam is to increase the use of liquified natural gas (LNG) as a fuel with a lower climate impact, an alternative to traditional fuels. In this regard, Snam has started conversion of the Panigaglia plant to be used for LNG refueling, both for sea and road transport. The protocol also provides for the study and implementation of solutions in energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and hydrogen. "We are in a new historical phase, in which awareness on the issue of climate change and the need for environmental sustainability policies is now deep and widespread", said Mario Sommariva. The port of La Spezia wants to become a pole of innovation in terms of environmental sustainability. It is precisely thanks to the presence on the territory of the two leading companies in the production and distribution of energy that extraordinary opportunities are created. It is the whole port system that has to change its skin. Lower consumption for lighting outdoor areas and buildings, LNG ships, electrified docks, vehicles, operating machines and electric cranes and, immediately, pilot projects for the use of hydrogen which must be clearly identified as the basic objective. It is important to privilege renewable sources by looking in a complementary way to LNG and electricity. The port will remain an energy-intensive system but the energy that will be consumed must be clean". Accelerate the energy transition process and encourage decarbonisation, through projects based on sustainability and the enhancement of the territory, with particular reference to the development of new initiatives to complement those that Enel plans to develop at the Eugenio Montale plant in La Spezia. With these premises, Enel Produzione has joined a new synergistic path with the ADSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, aimed at jointly evaluating possible initiatives for sustainable development in the La Spezia area, with a particular focus linked to the development of green projects in the port area. based on electrification, renewables and green hydrogen. The operational support already provided by Enel to the AdSP in identifying areas useful for moving the Canaletto and Fossamastra Marinas is of great importance; as well as the help provided to create a buffer area to be used for truck stalls: an essential lung to lighten the area in front of the Stagnoni customs gate. "We are extremely satisfied with the adhesion to the Protocol which strengthens the already fruitful collaboration between the Port Authority and Enel, sharing issues related to the energy transition, electrification, sustainability and the circular economy", says Nicola Bracaloni, Manager Coal Enel Production. "Decarbonisation is, for Enel, an absolute priority and the commitment to sustainable development of the territory is an integral part of our business strategy. Working with a key interlocutor such as the Port Authority will be essential to carry out initiatives to enhance the territory, from an environmental, economic and employment point of view", he added. “This agreement", comments Paolo Testini, CEO Office Manager and signatory of the memorandum on behalf of Snam, "further strengthens our bond with the La Spezia area, in which we have been involved for many years. Snam intends to work with the AdSP to promote, study and implement solutions in energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and hydrogen, promoting the energy transition of the port. This initiative is part of a path that Snam is promoting with the key players in the Italian port and logistics system with the aim of putting experience, skills and technologies at the service of decarbonisation and the competitiveness of an essential sector for the economy. of our country". Copyright (C) Ports Europe. All Rights Reserved. 2021.

AdSP del Mar Ligure Orientale sign decarbonisation deals with Enel and Snam

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