Sohar Port to install shore power infrastructure

SOHAR Port and Freezone announces plans to install shore power infrastructure at its container terminal.

SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed an agreement with MoonRock as lead investor and Denmark’s PowerCon as technical partner to develop advanced shore power infrastructure at its container terminal. The signing took place on the sidelines of the GCC Green Mobility Forum.

Shore power, also known as cold ironing, allows berthed ships to connect to the onshore electricity grid, switching off auxiliary engines. The technology reduces fuel consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, cuts air pollutants, and decreases noise near the port.

“This project represents a strategic milestone for SOHAR Port and Freezone and for the Sultanate of Oman,” said Dr. Abdullah Al Abri, VP Sustainability. “By partnering with leaders like MoonRock and PowerCon, we support Oman’s Vision 2040 and Net Zero by 2050 goals, while enhancing the competitiveness of our port and logistics sector.”

The port said that the initiative is expected to attract international shipping lines seeking to reduce their environmental footprint and comply with International Maritime Organisation regulations, including the Carbon Intensity Indicator and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index. It further supports Oman Vision 2040’s aim to develop sustainable logistics and establish the country as a hub for clean and efficient trade in the Gulf region.

SOHAR Port and Freezone, a joint venture between the Sultanate of Oman and the Port of Rotterdam, hosts a container terminal operated by Hutchison Ports Sohar under a 30-year concession. The terminal is a critical gateway for regional and international trade. So far this year, SOHAR has handled 388,680 TEU, down from last year’s 481,228 TEU. In 2024, the port’s container throughput reached 942,051 TEU. The port also includes bulk and liquid terminals,

PowerCon is currently involved in shore power projects at several international ports, including the Port of Narvik in Norway, the Port of Barcelona in Spain, the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, the Port of Aarhus and the Port of Copenhagen in Denmark, and the Port of New South Wales in Australia.

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