The meeting served to present the port's characteristics and its relationship with the surrounding area, as well as to detail the expansion project of the Moll de Balears, an area designated for offshore wind activities. Representatives from Navantia Seanergies, including its director, Javier Herrador, emphasized Tarragona's strategic geographical location and the robustness of its project, which has received 24 million euros from the PORT EOLMAR funds. These factors position the port as a key player in the deployment of renewable energy in the Mediterranean.
The president of the Port of Tarragona, Santiago Castellà, framed the visit within the joint strategy to accelerate the implementation of offshore wind turbines. He highlighted that collaboration with leading companies like Navantia Seanergies consolidates the port as a benchmark in the energy transition sector.
“"We continue to position ourselves as one of the ports in the Western Mediterranean with the best conditions to be the logistics partner for the energy transition."
For his part, Javier Herrador applauded Tarragona's commitment to hosting offshore infrastructure and guaranteed his company's dedication to contributing technical and industrial knowledge. He stated that they work closely with Spanish ports to share their expertise and assist them in this new activity, anticipating a leading role for the Tarragona facility once the first floating wind farm auctions are finalized.
The strategic project for the second phase of the Moll de Baleares expansion will involve an investment of 80 million euros to gain 22 hectares and achieve a depth of 23.5 meters. The works, financed by the Port Authority's own funds and 24 million from the PORT EOLMAR program, will commence next year with the aim of having the terminal fully operational by mid-2029. This infrastructure seeks to be prepared for the construction and assembly of the first major renewable projects in the Western Mediterranean.
The visit also included a meeting at the facilities of Schwartz Hautmont, located within the port area, highlighting its technical capabilities in complex offshore projects.
