Shore power deal signed for Rotterdam

Scheduled to be fully operational by 2030, the port estimates around 5.000 sea-going vessels will hook up every year, reducing the port’s CO₂ emissions by 35,000 tonnes a year, it says.

Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture between Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam, will build and operate the power facilities, while Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) will look after the integration of the facilities at the quay and terminal site.

“The projects are part of the largest shore power projects in Europe, which jointly comprise around five kilometres of quay,” the port says.

“Rotterdam port’s ambition is to be climate neutral by 2050, while remaining vital and competitive. Furthermore, Rotterdam port hereby meets European guidelines that are part of the European Green Deal.”

Mandy Ros, with the Port of Rotterdam, told Maritime Journal that the shore power will come from the Dutch grid and that it will be ‘renewable power’.

“It’s coming from the grid, which is a mix of renewable sources,” she said. “By GVOs (certificates of origin), we know it is renewable. There is no direct connection with a specific wind park or solar park.”

Robert Simons, port councillor of the Municipality of Rotterdam, was quoted by the port as saying: “This is a wonderful milestone for the Port of Rotterdam and a significant step towards our aim to provide all vessels at Rotterdam’s quays with shore power.”