Electricity supply for ships

Air Pollution Reduction Innovations in the Port

In 2026, shore power supply stations will become operational in Klaipėda Port, allowing up to four ships to connect simultaneously.

To reduce CO₂ emissions at the port, the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has installed onshore power supply (OPS) facilities for Ro-Ro ferries at Baltijos Ave. 40A (quays No. 80, 80A and 81A) and Minijos St. 180 (quay No. 128).

The OPS facilities will enable vessels calling at the Port of Klaipėda to connect to shore-side electricity and obtain the energy they need without having to burn additional fuel while berthed.

By implementing this project, the port will contribute to climate change mitigation through efficient energy and resource use, specifically by providing sustainable energy to Ro-Ro / Ro-Pax vessels while they are in Klaipėda Port.

This initiative also supports the development of the TEN-T corridor and helps reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Goal – reducing CO₂ emissions

Improving air quality in the city

Ships docked at the shore generate 41% of all emissions in the port. The installation of four OPS facilities will reduce these emissions by 3.54%. In the future, with the complete electrification of quays, emissions could be reduced by as much as 33%.

It also aims to significantly reduce noise and air pollution in the city center and residential areas near the port. The development of onshore power supply (OPS) infrastructure contributes to achieving zero-emission operations in the port. Upon arrival at the port and connecting to the shore power system, ships will be able to turn off their auxiliary engines, which are typically used to generate electricity on board (for air conditioning, lighting, etc.) while docked.

2022-2023

Preparation of TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2023-2024

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT

2024-2026

PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT

2025 February

A contract has been signed for the infrastructure development.

Contractor – UAB Vakarų Resta

2025 June

Contracts for the construction of transformer substations have been signed.

Contractor – UAB Vakarų Energetika

2026

start of ops stations operations

• On 30 May 2024, a contract worth EUR 5,339,846.00 excluding VAT was signed with the Klaipėda Branch of Aktsiaselts BLRT ERA for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, and adjustment of OPS equipment.
• On 4 February 2025, works contracts were signed with UAB Vakarų resta for the installation of internal electrical networks and foundation structures for OPS equipment at Minijos St. 180 (EUR 56,659.16 excluding VAT) and Baltijos Ave. 40A (EUR 140,340.84 excluding VAT). The works have been completed.
• On 27 June 2025, two works contracts (with a total value of EUR 370,000 excluding VAT) were signed with UAB Vakarų energetika for the construction of 10 kV electrical networks from ESO transformer substations to the OPS transformer substations. The works have been completed.
• All OPS equipment has been delivered and installed, and the construction works have been completed. Functional and operational testing of the OPS system with vessels is currently underway.

FUNDING

The European Commission’s funding for the electrification project of the quays at the Port of Klaipėda is allocated under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport program.

EU funding of EUR 6,472,526.45 has been allocated for the implementation of the project, which has a total value of EUR 7,614,737.00.

PLACE

Onshore power supply stations will be installed in two locations at the port – at Quay 128 and Quays 80–81. The latter location is designated for three vessels.

The European Commission’s funding for the electrification of quay infrastructure at Klaipėda Port is allocated under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport program.

The project, valued at approximately €10 million, is set to receive €8.6 million in EU funding for its implementation.

OPS at the fleet base

OPS for ships installed near the fleet base at Marių St. 17, Quay No. 123, funded by the Port Authority.

August, 2024

A tender has been announced for the procurement and installation of onshore power supply equipment.

November, 2024

A contract has been signed with UAB “Elektrifikacijos paslaugos” (installation works).

2026 Q1

start OF OPERATION of ops station AT The FLEET BASE