> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Port of Barcelona Advances on Emissions Cut - URL: https://barna.news/port-of-barcelona-advances-on-emissions/ - Published: 2026-11-13T15:28:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-13T15:28:53.000Z - Description: The Port of Barcelona is moving firmly towards cutting polluting emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. - Author: Barna.News News Desk - Tags: environment The Port of Barcelona has confirmed it is advancing "firmly" towards its target of reducing polluting emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to 2017 levels, the authority announced on Friday 13th November 2026\. This commitment was highlighted during the 'Carbon Footprint Calculation' conference, organised by the Environmental Working Group of the Barcelona Port Community and attended by institutional, logistics, and industrial stakeholders. According to the port, calculating emissions is an "essential step" for companies within the Port Community to understand their carbon footprint and develop effective environmental policies. Ingrid Boqué, Director of Institutional Relations at the port and head of the Port Community Governing Council, stated that measuring and cutting emissions is an "indispensable factor for survival and commercial competitiveness". --- ## €1.7 Billion Investment in Sustainability Boqué confirmed the port has a €1.7 billion investment plan in place for sustainability infrastructure, aligned with its Energy Transition Plan approved in December 2025\. That plan sets a longer-term goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 85% by 2040 against 2017 levels and aims to make the port emissions-neutral by 2050. The Energy Transition Plan includes over 150 actions across four areas: decarbonising port operations, sustainable energy consumption, energy supply resilience, and innovation in emerging technologies. Key measures include electrifying 50% of port activity by 2030 and ensuring 65% of container and cruise ship calls are connected to Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems, allowing vessels to switch off their engines while docked. This figure is set to rise to 90% by 2050. > Measuring and reducing emissions is an indispensable factor for survival and commercial competitiveness. ## Local Clean Energy and Air Quality Projects The port also plans to install 100 MWp of photovoltaic energy capacity by 2030 as part of its local energy production strategy. In addition, it will invest €110 million in the Nexigen project, aimed at improving air quality in the port area. The port’s first OPS system for ferries was officially opened at the Grimaldi Terminal Barcelona earlier this year, marking a concrete step in the transition. These efforts are expected to reduce emissions by one million tonnes between 2025 and 2030, equivalent to the annual emissions of 240,000 cars. --- --- ### Related on Barna.News - [More environment news on Barna.News](https://barna.news/tag/environment/) --- *Sources:* [*portdebarcelona.cat*](https://www.portdebarcelona.cat/en/media/8654/download?ref=barna.news)*.*