Sustainable Cold Logistics Hub

Within the Port of Huelva, residual cold from regasification is transported to be used in by other facilities. A great example of industrial symbiosis. 

During the regasification of LNG at the Enagás plant, residual energy in the form of cold is generated. This cold is stored in a refrigerant fluid and transported through pipelines to power refrigerated storage facilities within the Port of Huelva. By re-using the cold, and thereby reducing the need for conventionally generated energy, the carbon footprint of the port’s refrigeration processes is significantly reduced.  

The main symbiosis partner in the hub is a large warehouse dedicated to temperature controlled storage of food. Its infrastructure has been specifically designed to make use of the provided excess cold in its freezing and refrigeration processes. The reduced carbon footprint also benefits the other partners in the logistics chain, such as the warehouse’s clients.  In future, the hub will be expanded to the industrial areas surrounding the port.  

The Sustainable Cold Logistics Hub.  is formed by  a strong public-private collaboration and contributes to the circular economy transition in the port and surrounding area. Huelva is the second largest export province in Andalusia, and has a well-established agro-industrial sector. Therefore the hub creates opportunities for export of temperature controlled goods, thereby supporting rural development and economic vitality in the region.