Asyaport's shore power facility has saved 1,500 tons of diesel and prevented 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions since its launch in October 2024.
The facility, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by supplying ships' energy needs with electricity from the shore, was put into service in October 2024.
The system, which started operating with the energy supply to the MSC OSCAR vessel, has so far provided a total of 6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity to 110 ships.
Thanks to the shore power investment, approximately 1,500 tons of diesel fuel were saved last year, preventing 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Besim Dönmez, the Planning and Technical Services Manager of Asyaport, stated that the port continues its efforts in line with the goal of a sustainable future.
Dönmez noted that Asyaport alone accounts for 44% of Turkey's transit container volume and expressed that they have been the port handling the most containers in Turkey for the last two years.
Dönmez highlighted that ships are supplied with electricity from the shore through the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system, which is a first in Turkey in line with sustainability goals, and added:
"Our main success is to combine this enormous operational power with our 2050 zero carbon target. At the heart of our sustainability strategy is the OPS system, which is our system for supplying ships with electricity from the shore. This is not just a technical investment; it is also an environmental and social responsibility."
Dönmez mentioned that the Ship Electrical Supply Facility provides cleaner air, lower noise, and a healthier working environment in and around the port area, stating that an average of 40 hours of shore electricity supply is made per ship.
Noting that energy has been supplied from the shore to 110 ships since 2024, Dönmez continued:
"In 2025, we achieved approximately 1,500 tons of fuel savings through this system and prevented around 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. With our infrastructure capable of supplying energy to 9 ships simultaneously, we are ahead of many European ports."
As part of the sustainability strategy, Dönmez explained that more than 3,000 solar panels are used to generate energy at the port, and equipment is being converted to electric, stating that one of the most significant indicators of the port's environmental sensitivity is the water quality of Gündal Beach, located right next to the port, which has been certified as "excellent."
Dönmez indicated that the dock extension project, planned to be completed in 2026, will increase the port's capacity to 4 million TEUs, and expressed that they are closely following future fuel technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia.
Emphasizing the ambitious goals for 2030, Dönmez stated, "With the wind turbines we plan to establish, we will produce all of the 50 million kilowatt-hours of energy we need annually ourselves. We will be one of the few ports in the world operating at full capacity with its own green energy. We will continue to carry Tekirdağ and Turkey towards a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable port future."
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
