Environment/Green Issues
News associated with environmental, green and reneable energy issues linked to ports. Includes efforts to reduces port and ship emissions such as cold ironing. Application of national and European Union environmental and renewable energy policies. This includes new facilities for the production of ammonia, biofuels, hydrogen and vegetable oils.
PAVASAL-PAVENER awarded solar contract at Port of Valencia
València, Spain (PortSEurope) December 14, 2022 – PAVASAL–PAVENER has been awarded a solar contract by the Port of Valencia (PAV) for the...
Port of Livorno presents plan for dock electrification
Livorno, Italy (PortSEurope) December 13, 2022 – The Port of Livorno has presented its plan for dock electrification which will also include the port of...
Voltalia, TAQA Arabia plan green energy cluster in Egypt
Port Said, Egypt (PortSEurope) December 8, 2022 – France’s Voltalia SA and Egyptian energy company TAQA Arabia have signed a memorandum of...
EU Emission Trading System maritime outcome must be measured against carbon and business leakage – ESPO
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) December 5, 2022 – For the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) maritime outcome...
Dutch delegation visits hydrogen facilities in Port of València
València, Spain (PortSEurope) December 1, 2022 – A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Climate and Energy has visited the hydrogen generation...
Ports of Genoa to provide dockside electricity
Genoa, Italy (PortSEurope) November 25, 2022 – Ports of Genoa has announced plans to provide six berths for cruise ships and ferries with dockside...
Hutchison Ports BEST terminal has installed 1,832 solar panels
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 24, 2022 – Hutchison Ports BEST terminal has installed 1,832 solar panels on its buildings in the port of...
Damietta Port Authority signs agreement to promote sustainable technology
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) November 22, 2022 – Damietta Port Authority has signed an agreement to promote sustainable technology at the port. A...
A well-designed maritime EU Emission Trading System with dedicated funding will accelerate the greening of the shipping sector
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) November 22, 2022 – Europe’s ports continue to support the extension of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) to the...
Atlantic Council consults with Valenciaport on the environment
València, Spain (PortSEurope) November 21, 2022 – The Atlantic Council has consulted with Valenciaport on issues concerning the environment including...
Port of Barcelona’s PIF Area installs solar power plant
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 21, 2022 – The Port of Barcelona‘s PIF Area has installed a photovoltaic power plant that produces...
Piraeus Port Authority presents ESG report in Shanghai
Shanghai, China (PortSEurope) November 9, 2022 – Piraeus Port Authority has presents ESG report in the framework of the China International Import Expo...
Port of Barcelona is studying the feasibility of a biomethane plant
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 8, 2022 – The Port of Barcelona is studying the feasibility of building a biomethane plant. It would use organic...
Green Shipping Challenge at COP27
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (PortSEurope) November 8, 2022 – As part of the COP27 event in Egypt, the Green Shipping Challenge was yesterday presented. Below...
DP World CO2 reduction targets announced
Vienna, Austria (PortSEurope) November 8, 2022 – DP World has announced plans to invest up to $500 million to cut CO2 emissions from its operations by...
Cey Holding makes Tekirdağ Port statement
Tekirdağ, Turkey (PortSEurope) November 4, 2022 – Cey Holding has issued a Tekirdağ Port statement which follows a court decision that blocked the...
Maersk, Spanish Government sign agreement for green fuels production
Madrid, Spain (PortSEurope) November 4, 2022 – Maersk and the Spanish Government have signed an agreement to explore the opportunities for large-scale...
AdSP dello Stretto (Messina) approves sustainability plan
Messina, Sicily, Italy (Ports Europe) October 18, 2022 – AdSP dello Stretto (Messina) has approved the sustainability plan for 2021. President Mario...
Eni, Enel to make hydrogen investments in Taranto and Gela
Taranto, Italy (Ports Europe) October 14, 2022 – Italian multinationals Eni and Enel will make hydrogen project investments in Taranto and Gela in...
Decarbonization discussions continue at Maritime Cyprus 2022 conference
DECARBONIZATION DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE IN LIMASSOL FOR THE MARITIME CYPRUS 2022 CONFERENCE Highlights from panel discussions on day two of the conference CYPRUS,...