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On the 5th of September, Montrose Port celebrated the success of PLUG Montrose at Arbikie Distillery. This groundbreaking project, Scotland’s first shore power initiative, has already saved 187.7 tonnes of CO2 since its April launch. The event brought together key partners and featured inspiring talks from Gavin Oattes and a performance by folk singer Lynne Campbell. Montrose Port remains committed to driving sustainability and innovation in the maritime sector for future generations. Read more...
September 6, 2024

A Celebration of Plug Montrose: A Milestone in Shore Power and Sustainability

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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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Watch this short video filmed in Bergen, Norway by Plug AS explaining why Montrose Port has partnered with Plug in their joint 50/50 shore power venture. This venture will see Montrose Port become the first Scottish port to offer shore power to offshore energy vessels: Read more...
January 16, 2023

Montrose Port and Plug’s Shore Power Partnership

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Montrose Port Authority is leading the way for greener shipping in the UK as it partners with Plug Shore Power Ltd in a 50/50 joint venture to become the first Scottish port to offer shore power to offshore energy vessels. This partnership will see an initial investment of £1 million into the joint venture which will be named Plug Montrose Read more...
December 9, 2022

Montrose to become first Scottish port to provide shore power infrastructure to the energy sector in £1 million joint venture with Plug

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