The Port of Palma will introduce a green hydrogen fuel cell before the end of 2025 as part of the Ports de Balears (APB) programme to reduce emissions. Developed under the European Green Hysland initiative, the installation will supply renewable energy to Maritime Station No. 4.
The announcement was made on 8 September during the Mallorca International Blue Marine Talks 2025 at APB’s headquarters. The conference was organised with the Asociación Nacional de Barcos Eléctricos (ANBE) and brought together representatives from Spain, Switzerland, Germany and Austria to discuss sustainable tourism, port electrification and marine innovation.
Alongside the hydrogen project, APB highlighted the first onshore power supply point now operating at Palma’s Ponent docks. The system allows ferries and fast ferries to connect directly to the grid and shut down auxiliary engines, cutting carbon dioxide, particulate and noise emissions. Onshore power supply is planned for other ports of general interest across the Balearics, including Ibiza, Maó, Alcúdia and La Savina.
APB also recalled the renewal of agreements on good practices with marina concessionaires, including Alcudiamar, Club de Mar and Marina La Savina. These agreements set operational standards to limit pollution, improve waste management and strengthen monitoring of environmental performance in leisure marinas.
Further initiatives include habitat regeneration at the Portitxol and Molinar breakwaters, where construction techniques are being adapted to promote marine biodiversity. In addition, the authority has banned open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems on moored vessels, a measure intended to improve water quality in port waters.
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