A consortium formed by RP Infra and Industry Service Partner will carry out the approx. €4.0-million-worth project at Berth No. 16 that houses Stena Line's ferry terminal.

The onshore power supply (OPS) station will have a total capacity of 4.0 megawatts.

"The electrification of the ferry terminal in Ventspils marks a significant milestone in our objective of sustainable maritime transport in the Baltic Sea. As one of the leading ferry operators in Europe, Stena Line is proud to support initiatives that reduce emissions and promote cleaner operations in ports. This investment not only strengthens Ventspils as a key gateway between Latvia and Sweden but also demonstrates how collaboration between ports, industry partners, and the EU can accelerate our shared journey toward more sustainable future," commented Liene Lemane, Trade Director Business Region Baltic Sea North at Stena Line, whose company plies between the Latvian seaport and Norvik in Sweden (with two sister ferries, Stena Scandica and Stena Baltica, each offering room for 970 passengers and 2,875 lane metres for cargo).

Igors Udodovs, Acting CEO of the Port of Ventspils, added, "Shore electrification is a necessity for a modern port. We are pleased that with the opportunities provided by European Union funds and the interest of our major client Stena Line, we can move forward step by step in developing port infrastructure while simultaneously reducing environmental pollution risks."

The OPS investment is part of a broader EU Cohesion Fund-supported initiative to modernise Berth No. 16, the second part of which will see restoring the seaport's vessel traffic management system.

Photo: Stena Line