Endesa cedes port space to APA to reactivate the Port of Carboneras

Following the closure and dismantling of the Litoral Thermal Power Plant, Endesa and the Port Authority of Almeria(APA) have formalized the early return of the concession at the Port of Carboneras. This action responds to the company’s decarbonization commitments, and allows the APA to recover strategic infrastructures to optimize freight traffic.

The early cessation of the Port of Carboneras

The concession has been terminated by mutual agreement. The recovered space includes the Ribera II wharf, with 145.6 meters of mooring line and 9.35 meters of draft, as well as about 28,000 m² of land area and 248,000 m² of water surface. Also included are a breakwater and a second pier of 241 meters with a draft of 17 meters.

The facility was built in 1985 for the unloading of unloading of coalAfter having handled more than 80 million tons of bulk solids during its operation, they are leaving behind their original function. They are now oriented to strengthen regional logistics.

The Port of Carboneras was experiencing difficulties due to the high demand for its public dock, Ribera I. Some companies such as Cosentino, Knauf or Saint Gobain have seen their operations limited due to the shortage of berths. With the integration of the space freed by Endesa, an improvement in loading and unloading times and export capacity is expected.

The APA points out that the port area could now focus on the growth of traffic linked to the gypsum industry, one of the economic pillars of Almeria. The province is a European leader in the production of this mineral, and having greater port infrastructure represents a direct boost to its international competitiveness.

With this step, Endesa enhances its commitment to a free electricity generation model. emission-free electricity generation model emissions by 2040. The termination of the concession is in addition to the dismantling of its old power plant as part of its roadmap towards a sustainable economy.

For its part, the APA is making progress in its strategic lines of port development and sustainability, in accordance with the objectives set by Puertos del Estado and the United Nations.

This new scenario strengthens the collaboration between the energy and logistics sectors, outlining a growth path for the Almeria coast.

Source and photo: Endesa