Wind aan de Stroom

Today, Antwerp Euroterminal NV (AET) achieves a significant milestone by installing the first shore power connection for seagoing vessels in Belgium. Shore power plays a crucial role in the greening of ports as it provides docked vessels in the port with environmentally friendly and quiet electricity. This installation, built according to international ISO standards, will be operational in 2026 and stands as the pioneering initiative for seagoing vessels in Belgium. Facilitating shore power is a fundamental component of our vision to transform into a multifuel port, where alternative, low carbon fuels can be bunkered alongside conventional fuels. By embracing alternative fuels and shore power, we actively reduce our carbon footprint while driving towards our goal of becoming a climate neutral world port by 2050. Already, our port boasts numerous shore power connection points for barges and tugs, with Zeebrugge set to offer shore power for cruise ships from 2026. The project we launch today represents a significant step forward in greening our port. It is the product of years of meticulous planning, negotiation, collaboration, and hard work. As the Port Authority, we have facilitated this process, thanks in part to the forward-thinking actions of AET and GRIMALDI, who have enabled us to fulfill our role as a pioneer in the energy transition. Equally important is the involvement of the HOPAS consortium, comprising esteemed partners Techelec, Yuso and Whitewood. They have embraced this innovation within our port, assuming the associated financial risks in their role as key contributors. I would also like to express our gratitude to Flanders (VLAIO) for their financial support of €4 million through RepowerEU. This support has been instrumental in making this project possible and will continue to be vital as we drive the transformation towards a more sustainable port in the future. Lastly, I would like to acknowledge Wind aan de Stroom (W@S), who will be responsible for supplying renewable electricity to support the onshore power infrastructure. My gratitude goes out to everyone involved in this project - our engineers, technicians, partners and local stakeholders. Your commitment and collaborative efforts have been instrumental in realising this achievement. As we forge ahead, let us continue to foster innovation, cultivate collaborations and demonstrate steadfast leadership. Together, we are not solely powering vessels; we are powering the future of maritime logistics and environmental stewardship. Read the news article on https://lnkd.in/eEMmRVRF. #ShorePower #PortOfTheFuture

Vanaf deze maand neemt de chemiecluster bij INEOS Oxide in Zwijndrecht windenergie af die is opgewekt in de #Waaslandhaven. De groene #energie is afkomstig van #windturbines van Wind aan de Stroom. INEOS Oxide sloot hiervoor een overeenkomst af met energiebedrijf Axpo Group voor een volume tot 30.000 MWh aan #windenergie op jaarbasis, inclusief de ‘garanties van oorsprong’ voor een periode van 5 jaar. Dit komt overeen met een capaciteit op jaarbasis voor circa 7.500 gezinnen en leidt tot een #CO2 #emissiereductie van ca. 11.000 ton per jaar. Lees meer op https://lnkd.in/dKjHHc8S #duurzaam #wind #transitie Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever (MLSO) Port of Antwerp-Bruges Johan Loots Jeremiah Tops David Daggelinckx