Development and growth are only possible when done in balance with the environment. This awareness is widely shared in Moerdijk, especially among entrepreneurs. Together, we take actions to reduce the ecological footprint and minimize disturbances. The port company collaborates with entrepreneurs, governments, and others to achieve sustainable objectives. Port of Moerdijk is evolving into the most sustainable port in Europe.
For Port of Moerdijk, sustainability is a way of thinking and acting, a driving force behind our actions. This is evident in the layout of the port area. By grouping companies with similar activities into clusters, we increase the chances of synergy in terms of sustainability. By carefully managing space, processing parcels actively, and selectively distributing them, we prevent disturbances and unnecessary transportation across the site.
Environmental capacity is also sustainably and efficiently utilized. This helps prevent noise pollution while contributing to the continuity of businesses.
Solar park Port of Moerdijk
In 2021, we took a significant step towards making the port and industrial area more sustainable by establishing our own solar park along the Western Randweg.
The solar park consists of a total of 18,570 panels, making us as a port company energy-neutral for our own energy consumption.
The solar park is located on a cable and pipeline strip. Due to this dual use of space – as it is not possible to build on the strip otherwise – the land is efficiently utilized.
Wind park Port of Moerdijk
The seven mills of the Windpark Industrieterrein Moerdijk are located in the port and industrial area of Moerdijk. They were built on behalf of the municipality of Moerdijk. Their electricity production is approximately equivalent to the annual energy consumption of 27 thousand Dutch households.
So, these are seven wind turbines with a combined capacity of 25 MW. Their blades are 64.7 meters long and weigh 15.7 tons each. The tip height is 180 meters, and the diameter for the foundation of each windmill is 14.5 meters.
Windpark Industrieterrein Moerdijk will not only provide green electricity but also data. One of the wind turbines will have a receiver for smart sensors. This receiver retrieves information about air quality and the amount of CO2 emissions in an area.
This information can be easily utilized by shipping, rail, and industry, as well as by municipalities, government agencies, businesses, and individuals.
It is the first time that a receiver for smart sensors is being placed on a wind turbine. Such boxes are regularly mounted on buildings throughout the Netherlands.
Acting sustainably
The Port Authority of Moerdijk aspires to take a leading role in sustainability. Performance is elevated to a higher level by interconnecting the sustainability ambitions and initiatives of everyone who can contribute. The Port Authority of Moerdijk aims to be a frontrunner in the use of green raw materials, closing loops through modern chemical recycling and smart management of residual flows. Additionally, they want to play an active role in projects for CO2 capture and shore power.
Shore power
Dimmer-project
Pyrolysis
Environmental certification
The Port of Moerdijk has held an EcoPorts PERS Certificate since October 2005, which is the environmental certification for seaports.
The EcoPorts Port Environmental Review System (PERS) is a European initiative for the environmental certification of seaports affiliated with the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO). The methodology of PERS is one of the tools through which ESPO demonstrates that the Port of Moerdijk complies with various regulations for sustainable development and environmental protection. The PERS certificate is valid for a period of two years and is then reassessed for sustainability and environmental protection.
