Port of Aberdeen invests £55 million towards net zero

The Port of Aberdeen has announced its commitment to invest £55

port by 2040.

This ambitious target is at the core of the Port of Aberdeen’s net zero

strategy which focuses on collaborating with stakeholders across the private and

public sectors to reduce emissions in the port, facilitate future low carbon

fuels, and support the energy transition.

According to the port, the introduction of shore power at scale – starting

with first power at three berths in 2024 – and low carbon alternative fuels for

client vessels are expected to generate significant reductions in emissions in

the years to come.

The port has already taken action to reduce the environmental impact of its

operations, starting with the roll-out of electric vehicles and installation of

LED lighting on the quaysides.

A wide range of projects are now underway or planned, such as the trial of

hydrotreated vegetable oil for port-owned vessels and equipment and exploring

the feasibility of onsite energy generation for the port estate.

The Port of Aberdeen has already invested more than £500 million ($626

million) in infrastructure in recent years.

These investments cover the transformational South Harbour expansion, which

will unlock growth opportunities in the energy transition, including offshore

wind, hydrogen, and decommissioning according to the port.

“Today we launched our net zero strategy with the aim of becoming the UK’s

first net zero port by 2040,” said Bob Sanguinetti, Chief Executive, Port of

Aberdeen.

“Strong partnerships and investment across the public and private sectors

are essential to deliver this transformational change which will deliver

significant benefits for the environment, local communities, and wider maritime

sector.

“Port of Aberdeen can play a pivotal role in the emergence of green

economic growth in the wider maritime industry and support new, high-quality

jobs,” Sanguinetti added.

This investment comes several months after the UK government kicked off a

multi-million-pound Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition

to help decarbonise the country’s maritime sector.