Home » Project

Implementation of the OPS System at La Osa Quay

Technical scope and implementation phases of electrification

The action envisages the implementation of the infrastructure required to supply electricity from shore to vessels during their stay in port through an OPS (Onshore Power Supply) system. The scope includes electrical connections, transformation and conversion equipment, quay connection infrastructure, the cable management system, and the cross-cutting safety and environmental management measures necessary for its execution and commissioning.

OPS Connection

Vista desde la base de una torre eléctrica: Perspectiva desde la base de una torre de transmisión eléctrica mirando hacia arriba, mostrando la complejidad de la ingeniería de la red.

Connection between CT14 and the OPS system

This phase comprises the works necessary to connect the CT14 substation to the power supply system for vessels. It includes the installation of cables, transformers and other electrical equipment required to transfer energy from the onshore grid to the vessel when it is berthed.

Energy conversion

Torre eléctrica al atardecer: Silueta de una gran torre de alta tensión de celosía contra un cielo naranja al atardecer, representando la red eléctrica terrestre a la que se conectarán los buques.

Transformation and conversion centre

The action includes the implementation of the necessary facilities to house the electrical transformation and conversion equipment. This system allows electricity from the local grid to be adapted to the voltage and frequency levels required by vessels, ensuring a compatible and safe power supply during their stay in port.

Infrastructure and connection

Vista nocturna de grúas de terminal: Toma nocturna con iluminación cálida de una terminal de contenedores con grúas de pórtico operando sobre un buque, representando la actividad las 24 horas que requiere suministro OPS.

Connection of the OPS system to the quay

This phase covers the execution of the infrastructure required to connect the OPS system directly to the berth. It includes the installation of connection points, protection systems and auxiliary equipment that enable a safe, reliable and efficient connection between the port facility and the vessel.

Cabling

Puente y cadenas (Conceptual): Silueta de un puente moderno y una cadena industrial gruesa en primer plano sobre el agua al atardecer, conceptualizando la conexión segura y eficiente de los buques a la red eléctrica.

Cable management system

The action provides for the implementation of a specific system for managing the cables connecting the OPS installation to the vessel. This system may include cable reels, guiding elements and solutions for the safe handling of high-voltage cables, facilitating operations and reducing risks during connection and disconnection maneuvers.

Waste

Aérea de puerto industrial al atardecer: Vista aérea de un gran puerto industrial con múltiples buques atracados y grúas de pórtico, bajo un cielo crepuscular.

Waste management

The project includes the proper management of the waste generated during the construction and implementation of the OPS system. This activity includes the collection, handling, treatment and disposal of waste in accordance with the applicable environmental and safety regulations.

Health assurance

Chica dibujando un corazón con las manos en el puerto de Gijón

Health and safety

Health and safety is a cross-cutting activity throughout the execution of the project. Its objective is to ensure compliance with the regulations in force at all stages of the action, through risk assessment, the adoption of preventive measures, staff training and the application of the procedures necessary to protect workers and the environment.

Reduction of environmental impact: OPS in the Port of Gijonport by EALINGWork

EALINGWork Gijonport implements an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at La Osa Quay, specifically designed to meet the power and energy demand of the port’s target traffic. This solution makes it possible to replace onboard electricity generation with shore-side supply during port calls, effectively reducing the environmental impact associated with vessels staying at berth.

From Strategic Planning to TEN-T Core Implementation

The project is directly based on the exhaustive technical, environmental and economic studies developed in the previous phases of the EALING Global Project. In this way, EALINGWork Gijonport materializes the definitive step from strategic planning to the effective implementation of port electrification in a TEN-T Core port.