The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has initiated a comprehensive plan to adapt the ports of Valencia, Sagunto, and Gandia to climate change impacts. Part of the broader Net Zero Emissions Plan, this strategy aims to transform these locations into eco-proactive ports by assessing and mitigating risks from rising sea levels, extreme heatwaves, and heavy rainfall. This initiative aligns with the national strategic framework requiring all state-owned ports to implement such adaptations by 2030.
The project, awarded to Ineco for approximately €181,000, will span 14 months and focus on identifying critical vulnerabilities across quays, breakwaters, and terminal operations. Key tasks include conducting cost-benefit analyses for priority infrastructure improvements and establishing continuous monitoring systems. These measures are designed to ensure the long-term resilience of port services against volatile weather patterns while maintaining economic viability.
This adaptation strategy serves as a milestone toward the APV’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. Future developments under this roadmap include the completion of two new electrical substations by 2028, the implementation of shore power supply points for vessels, and the rollout of a digital twin-based smart energy management system in 2027. By 2035, the ports aim to reach full energy self-sufficiency to support all commercial and maritime activities.