NEXIGEN is a global plan to provide the necessary infrastructure to meet the future electricity demand of all vessel types in the Port. Despite the implementation of OPS infrastructure in some ports globally, NEXIGEN stands out…
Area of interest: Climate and Energy
Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Hydrotug 1: the very first hydrogen-powered tug
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH joined forces to create the world’s first hydrogen-powered tug. The Hydrotug 1 sails around Antwerp as from 2024. Hydrotug 1 consists of two innovative dual-fuel BeHydro engines that can run…
Gwangyang Port Authority – Vessel Decarbonization Study
In 2023, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA) conducted a decarbonization study analysing the 3,326 container ships that called at the port in 2022, to assess their progress against the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the Energy…
Bilbao Port – Wind Hub
The Port of Bilbao and its hinterland is characterised by the presence of numerous leading manufacturers and service providers of offshore wind, linking the dynamic Basque wind energy sector with the rest of Europe and beyond….
Incheon Port Authority – Net Zero Game Changer Initiatives
The Incheon Port Authority aims to become a Net-Zero port by 2050 by implementing comprehensive plans and long-term strategies. One of its major goals is to reduce GHGs by 50% by 2035. To achieve this ambitious…
Incheon Port Authority – ESG Open Innovation Project
Globally, plastic waste poses a significant threat, with a substantial amount ending up in the oceans each year. Marine ecosystems and human health are at risk due to plastic debris, while incineration of plastic waste contributes…
Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Antwerp North Heat Network: reusing residual heat
Europe’s largest chemical cluster is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges does not want the waste heat generated by the industrial processes of these companies to go to waste, but rather to be reused….
Port of Surigao – Green Port Initiatives
The Port of Surigao is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as an exponent in sustainable port management practices. This project champions environmental stewardship through renewable energy, pollution mitigation, and innovative waste management strategies. It aims…
Port of Rotterdam – Harbour Emission Service Platform (HESP)
The Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to be a pioneer in the energy and raw materials transition. We aim to significantly reduce emissions in the port area and transport chains. To achieve this, it is important…