Ports can be front runners of energy transition

Ports could play a pivotal role in the world’s decarbonisation as total electricity generating capacity for industrial ports could increase more than tenfold by 2050, a study by DNV GL has found.

Despite industrial production increasing almost 60% and cargo throughput growing 30% by 2050, energy efficiency measures and electrification could more than compensate for the growth in port activities, both in energy use and CO₂ measures.

However the report, made with input from the sector association for the European electric industry Eurelectric, noted that 10 green transitions will need to be made in and around ports for this to be realised.