Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has reached a major milestone, supplying 1 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of clean energy through its pioneering Plug Montrose shore power facility, equivalent to powering 100,037 homes for a day. This achievement spotlights the ongoing success of the service and highlights our ongoing ambition to become Scotland’s first carbon neutral port. Leading the UK in Large-Scale Shore Power Read more...

Work is underway to install shore power at Berth 3 at Montrose Port, with operations set to go live in February. This significant upgrade aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation within the maritime sector. Electrifying Our Berths Once the Berth 3 installation is complete, 30% of our berths will be electrified, allowing offshore energy support vessels to connect Read more...

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...

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...

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...