Project objectives
Co-funded by the EU's CEF Transport Programme
DECOMPRES is a national initiative co-funded by the EU’s CEF Transport Programme, aiming to transform four TEN-T comprehensive ports in Greece — Rafina, Lavrion, Corfu, and Kavala — into modern, low-emission hubs through the deployment of shore-side electricity (SSE) infrastructure. The total budget amounts to €9.67M, with 85% EU co-financing via the Cohesion Fund. The clean technology of SSE allows vessels to shut down their engines and plug into onshore power while docked, cutting harmful emissions and improving air quality in port cities.
The project directly supports the EU’s goals for sustainable transport and alternative fuels, helping these four ports become zero-emission gateways in the Eastern Mediterranean. It involves the construction of SSE infrastructure in the Port of Rafina, where four berthing positions will be fully equipped to serve Ro-Pax vessels.In parallel, DECOMPRES will deliver final technical studies and engineering designs for the future installation of SSE in the ports of Lavrion, Corfu and Kavala.