Le Havre pushes ahead with OPS
The Port of Le Havre (HAROPA port) is implementing onshore power supply (OPS) at three quays. Work is in progress at Pierre Callet berth which will be operational in May 2025.
Roger Meunier and Joannes Couvert are due to be read in 2026. Each plug can provide 13 mW, a maximum of 30mW on the 3 berths simultaneously.
An investment of €32 million has been earmarked for this project, which is receiving €13.6 million in accordance to French Government “France Relance” (ecological transition aid plan) and €900,000 as part of Research Fund for Coal and Steel.
Before launching the OPS works, the connection to the public electricity distribution network, carried out by ENEDIS (electricity supplier), required 3 km of network made up of 3 20,000-volt cables and the addition of a 40 MVA HV/HVA transformer at the source substation to increase capacity. This connection work represents an investment of €5.6 million.
The OPS is in line with European regulations (AFIR and FuelEU Maritime) and its electrification targets for 2030, but also a main 2020-2025 strategic concern of HAROPA Port.
As cruise terminal operator, Le Havre Croisieres is conducting an ambitious project to enhance customer experience, the tourist appeal of Le Havre and its region, and to support future growth in traffic.
The project includes the construction of three new cruise terminals, to be delivered by early 2026, which will allow to accommodate the largest cruise ships in transit and to operate full turnarounds up to 6 000 passengers.
Its goal is to operate emission-free calls in Le Havre. The new buildings will be positive-energy thanks to the contribution of a photovoltaic roof and sober operating conditions.
(Le Havre pushes ahead with OPS – Cruise Europe)
