UK gov funding for Aberdeen shore power

The demonstrator project aims to cut vessel emissions at the berths by more than 80% compared with burning marine fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 60,000 tonnes over the next 20 years.

The port says that ‘Shore Power in Operation’ will also pave the way for the roll-out of green shore power across North Harbour, slashing the port’s total emissions by 78%.

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

“Shore power is critical to achieving our ambition and we look forward to working with our industry partners to deliver this ground-breaking emissions reduction project.”

Details of the ‘Shore Power in Operation’ project, part of the Department for Transport’s Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition, were unveiled at London International Shipping Week.

The project follows a feasibility study last year funded by the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. The new funding will see the design and installation of shore power facilities at seven berths on Albert Quay and Mearns Quay in the port’s North Harbour which are slated to be in operation by April 2025 at the latest.