In a significant step towards a greener maritime industry, Highland Fuels has deployed its first consignment of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at Montrose Port in Scotland. This marks the first-time renewable fuel will be available quayside for port users in Montrose and possibly the first time HVO will be available quayside for marine operations in Scotland. The HVO will be Read more...
May 16, 2024
Highland Fuels Deploys First HVO Consignment at Montrose Port, Offering a Low Carbon, Renewable Fuel Alternative to Marine Diesel Users
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As a proud founding member of the Scottish Offshore Wind Ports Alliance (SOWPA), Montrose Port is excited to celebrate the official launch of this collaborative forum. SOWPA is a progressive and collaborative forum of the country’s leading infrastructure facilities, targeted at optimising the opportunities from offshore wind. The alliance was launched at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Glasgow, which Read more...
May 15, 2024
Montrose Port joins Scottish ports alliance to seize offshore wind opportunity
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Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has become the first port in Scotland to provide a groundbreaking shore power service for offshore energy supply vessels which will greatly reduce harmful emissions, noise pollution and fuel consumption. The innovation takes MPA closer to reaching its ambition of becoming Scotland’s first carbon neutral port. Plug Montrose, is the result of a pioneering £1 million Read more...
May 3, 2024
MPA Leads Scotland’s Ports Sector Towards Emissions Reduction with Shore Power Facility Launch
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Today, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’re reflecting on the importance of ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all workers. This year’s theme, ‘The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health,’ highlights the need for continued efforts to improve safety and health standards worldwide. Did you know that around 2.78 million workers die Read more...
April 28, 2024
Celebrating World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024
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Montrose Port Authority welcomed Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, for a visit last week on Wednesday 10th April. Ms Hylsop received an overview of port operations, recent business growth in renewable energy and substantial investment in port infrastructure — including the soon to be launched £1 million Plug Shore Power project, which will see Montrose become the Read more...
April 18, 2024
Transport Secretary visits Montrose Port for update on port’s strategic importance to renewables sector
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