The Valencia Port Authority (PAV) has launched a tender for the construction of a new power station at Valencia Port, which will double the port's electricity supply capacity. This action follows the approval of the Spanish Council of Ministers.
Project Details and Timeline
This project is expected to be completed within 20 months and involves an investment of approximately 18.7 million euros. The main goal of this project is to strengthen the electricity supply to meet the increasing energy demand in the coming years, which arises from terminal activities, companies, and concession holders, as well as the electrification process of the port. This investment is supported by the European Commission through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
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Power Station Capacity and Its Impacts
The ST2 station will have a shared capacity with ST1, varying from a maximum of 90 megawatts (MW) to a minimum of 40 megawatts (MW), depending on whether electricity is supplied from one of the two ST-Aqua lines or one of the two ST-Punta lines. The commissioning of this station will enable energy supply for the growing demand of cargo terminals, logistical infrastructures, and onshore power supply systems (OPS) for ships.
This new station will be connected to the electricity supply network of the Valencia Port Authority in the northern area of the port and, with the presence of two independently operating power stations connected through separate input connections, will provide high-accessibility electricity supply and enhance the energy resilience of the port facilities.
Thus, in the event of network incidents, maintenance work, or exceptional periods of high demand, the internal network of the port will be able to receive power from the second power station without the need to interrupt terminal operations. This capability is particularly important to ensure the continuity of critical operations, such as crane operations and power supply for refrigerated containers.
This new facility is designed with sustainability criteria and landscape integration and will include GIS technology, which helps maintain high-voltage equipment in a closed chamber and reduces the risk of pollutant liquid leaks into the soil or sea.
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