Ports: Energy Supply
Commons · Question 109244 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what timetable exists for the rollout of shore power and grid capacity upgrades at UK ports ahead of the UK ETS entering force for domestic maritime in July 2026.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 2 Feb 2026
The policies in the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, including the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domestic maritime, will encourage investment in maritime decarbonisation. Vessel operators and ports are best placed to determine...