Valencia and Palma move towards zero-emission maritime transport
14 January, 2026Baleària and the port authorities of Valencia and the Balearic Islands have signed a collaboration agreement to develop Spain’s first green maritime corridor, with the aim of operating with zero emissions on the Valencia-Palma route from 2030. The project marks a milestone in the decarbonisation of the maritime-port sector and is based on a public-private partnership that seeks to transform passenger and freight mobility between the mainland and the Balearic Islands through sustainable energy solutions.
The shipping company will assign to this route two vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines that will run exclusively on biogas in 2030, making it possible to achieve zero emissions. In addition, it will incorporate batteries on board for the use of renewable electricity during navigation and OPS connection systems, allowing ships to connect to the power grid in port. Baleària has underlined the pioneering nature of this initiative, which is two decades ahead of the European climate neutrality target set for 2050.
For their part, the ports of Valencia and Palma will speed up the installation of infrastructure for battery charging and will promote the use of low-carbon fuels, in line with their decarbonisation plans. The participating institutions agreed that this green corridor strengthens the leadership of the Spanish port system in energy transition and places the Valencia-Palma route as a benchmark for cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable maritime mobility.