Weifang Port of Bohaiwan Port Group, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group (SPG), obtained the certification of carbon neutrality from the China Classification Society on Oct 15, marking the completion of China's first zero-carbon port.

Founded on Aug 6, 2019, SPG has strengthened top-level design and prioritized building an internationally competitive smart and green port, aligning with its vision to develop five types of world-class ports. Pioneering the sector, SPG unveiled the Green and Low-carbon Port Plan During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), in a bid to comprehensively advance green and low-carbon development. Noteworthy is the surge in clean energy utilization at SPG, escalating from 49.5 percent to 62 percent, making green the distinct feature of the port.

On Sept 30, a total of four 6.7 megawatt wind turbines at Weifang Port were connected to the power grid, with annual generation exceeding 70 million kilowatt-hours. The surplus electricity is available for the wider community. This saved Weifang Port 9.6 million yuan ($1.35 million) in electricity and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 57,000 metric tons in a single year.

In addition, Weifang Port has advanced a complementary energy system encompassing wind, solar, and hydrogen among others. A 3.3 megawatt peak photovoltaic power station has been put into operation, with annual power generation reaching 3.6 million kWh. The designed daily hydrogen refueling capacity of hydrogen refueling stations at Weifang Port can satisfy the needs of four hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.

Weifang Port establishes a multi-energy supply system, becoming a Zero-Carbon Port 2.0. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]