- Port of Helsingborg will launch its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facility for container vessels in autumn 2026.
- The 3.5 MW facility will cut annual emissions by up to 8,000 tonnes of CO₂, 100 tonnes of NOₓ, and 5 tonnes of SOₓ.
- The project meets national permit requirements and aligns with EU shore power regulations effective from 2030.
- OPS will enhance sustainability, improve air quality, and provide quieter port operations.
The Port of Helsingborg is moving forward with plans to install its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facility for container vessels, aiming for commissioning in autumn 2026. This development supports the Port’s goal of achieving fossil-free operations and will enable vessels to connect to electricity while berthed at the Container Terminal.
The facility, developed in partnership with Actemium, will have a capacity of up to 3.5 megawatts—sufficient to meet the needs of a typical feeder container vessel—and will comply with international standards. OPS technology allows ships to shut down auxiliary engines at berth, reducing emissions of CO₂, NOₓ, SOₓ, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter while improving air quality and lowering noise levels for crews and port workers.
Annual environmental benefits are projected to include reductions of up to 8,000 tonnes of CO₂, 100 tonnes of NOₓ, and 5 tonnes of SOₓ. This initiative also meets regulatory requirements set in 2019 by the Environmental Permit Authority and aligns with upcoming EU legislation mandating shore power use for larger vessels from 2030. The first OPS facility will be installed at the Container Terminal quay, adding to the Port’s existing shore power service for ferries in the City Port and strengthening its sustainability offering to shipping lines.
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Source: Port of Helsingborg
