We are working on implementing projects that will facilitate the process of building sustainable and more environmentally friendly ports. This way, Bulgarian ports will become strategic hubs for green energy, trade, and distribution. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Anna Mihneva-Natova in Burgas, where she opened an international seminar dedicated to modernizing the infrastructure for shore-to-ship power supply. The event, which took place on June 27, 2023, at the Congress Center – Burgas, brought together representatives of state institutions, port authorities, port operators, and international organizations.
Stakeholders of the project “EALING – European Action for Leading Infrastructure for Green Ship-to-Shore Power” discussed the challenges, opportunities, and sustainable solutions for implementing shore-to-ship power supply infrastructure in Europe, particularly in the Black Sea region. In the context of the European Green Deal, which aims to prepare the transition to zero greenhouse gas emissions, studies of port equipment, infrastructure, operational characteristics, and safety of Bulgarian seaports are to be conducted.
The efforts of BPI Co. (Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company) are directed towards reducing pollution generated by vessels in the port of Burgas and the port of Varna, and bringing both ports in line with EU environmental policies. The undertaken challenge is related to achieving the common European goal of transitioning to a more competitive and sustainable TEN-T network through the use of electricity in maritime transport.
The project, co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility, aims to accelerate the development and implementation of port electrification for the ports participating in the EALING consortium. The action for greener ports involves 22 partners from Spain, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Ireland, Portugal, and Bulgaria.
