- The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) will allocate more than 4.4 million euros to the construction of a new electricity distribution center
- Action is key to the rollout of shore power supply (OPS) and the electrification of terminals.
- This project is part of the Valenciaport Net Zero Emissions plan, the APV’s roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions at the ports of Valencia, Sagunto, and Gandia by 2035
Valencia, May 19, 2026 – The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) continues to make progress on its electrification and decarbonization strategy by putting out to bid the construction of a new electrical power distribution center in the Port of Valencia, as well as carrying out the civil engineering work necessary to connect it to the port’s current and future power lines. The project has a budget of over 4.4 million euros.
This project will enable the distribution of new electrical power from the ST1 substation, which is currently nearing completion. The new energy infrastructure will be essential for ensuring the power supply to the terminals and advancing the implementation of more sustainable technologies within the port.
The 132-kV ST1 substation will become operational in the second half of 2026 and is one of the key initiatives included in the Valenciaport Net Zero Emissions plan. This roadmap sets a goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the ports managed by the APV by 2035, through initiatives focused on electrification, energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy, and the development of more sustainable infrastructure.
Notable among the planned initiatives are the deployment of the OPS system for supplying electricity to ships, the electrification of terminals, the promotion of alternative fuels, and the development of renewable energy generation facilities. In this regard, Valenciaport expects that by the end of 2028, 8 of the 10 berths capable of accommodating OPS will be electrified, representing 80% of the total. With this initiative, Valenciaport is reinforcing its commitment to the energy transition and sustainability, establishing an electrical grid capable of meeting the port’s future operational and environmental needs, as well as European goals for decarbonizing maritime transport and port logistics.