en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Valenciaport Authority has launched a tender for the construction of a new power distribution center at the Port of Valencia, designed to distribute electricity from the ST1 substation, thereby advancing the electrification of the port area. The project has a budget exceeding 4.4 million euros and includes the necessary civil works to connect the facility with the port's existing and future pipeline networks.

This project is part of the port's decarbonization strategy, aimed at strengthening the port's power grid to meet the electricity demands of the docks. The new facility will transmit power from the ST1 substation, whose construction is currently in its final phase. The 132 kV ST1 substation is scheduled to become operational in the second half of 2026, providing additional electrical capacity to the port and facilitating the implementation of solutions to reduce emissions from port activities.

The distribution center will serve as a hub connecting the new power supply with the port's facilities. In addition to constructing the building and electrical installations, the tender includes civil engineering works to enable integration with the existing pipeline network and future expansion or energy development plans. This work is part of the Valenciaport Net Zero Emissions plan, a roadmap centered on operational electrification, energy efficiency improvements, the promotion of renewable energy, and the deployment of environmentally friendly port infrastructure, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions at its managed ports by 2035.

Initiatives under this strategy include the deployment of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems, allowing ships to connect to the electrical grid while docked instead of using auxiliary engines. The Port of Valencia also plans for dock electrification, the promotion of alternative fuels, and the development of renewable energy generation facilities. Regarding ship power supply, the port expects that by the end of 2028, 8 out of the 10 docks suitable for OPS systems will be electrified, covering 80% of the potential installation capacity.

The new distribution center will complement the works related to the ST1 substation and interface with the energy network deployed to accommodate the higher electricity demand within the port. This facility is considered a necessary link to connect the additional power supply with the docks and the port's electrification plan.

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