The Lithuanian seaport plans to have four onshore power supply (OPS) stations up & running in 2026, three at the Klaipėda Central Terminal for ferry traffic and one at the Klaipėda Container Terminal.

Vakarų Resta has been contracted to carry out the design work as well as the construction operations (foundations for transformer stations) and to prepare the infrastructure for laying the cables from the transformer stations to the quays. These works are expected to be completed by May this year.

The about €11 million project is partly financed (€8.6m) through the EU's Connecting Europe Facility.

The port authority intends to buy green electricity for the OPS stations.

"The Klaipėda Port is changing its face. The electrification of quays is not only a modern technology but also a clear commitment to the city, the community, and the environment. Imagine: vessels mooring at quays no longer emit smoke or noise - they use green electricity instead of fuel. The signed contract is the first concrete step towards this vision," underscored Algis Latakas, the Port of Klaipėda's CEO.

By 2028, Klaipėda also plans to offer shore power to cruisers and its own port fleet.

Photo: Klaipėda Central Terminal