Malta Airport To Avoid 1,000 Tonnes Of CO2 Annually In New Airfield Electrification

Malta International Airport has launched a major €12.5 million Airfield Electrification Programme aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting Malta’s environmental targets.

The ambitious project is expected to prevent the emission of an average of 1,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year and is scheduled for completion by 2028.

The initiative forms part of the airport’s wider sustainability strategy, focused on reducing emissions through cleaner technologies and increased use of renewable energy.

According to Justine Baldacchino, Head of Sustainability and Analytics at Malta International Airport, the investment demonstrates the airport’s commitment to addressing Scope 3 emissions while contributing to the wider European aviation industry’s decarbonisation efforts.

As part of the project, 35 hatch-pit systems will be installed to provide parked aircraft with direct electrical power during ground operations. This will remove the need for diesel-powered Ground Power Units, leading to a substantial reduction in emissions.

Areas where hatch-pit systems cannot be installed will instead be served by mobile battery-powered units supported by 20 charging points.

The programme also includes the installation of 15 electric bus charging points to assist ground handlers in transitioning to cleaner vehicles.

In addition, the airport’s electrical infrastructure will undergo significant upgrades, including new substations, generators and a strengthened network integrated with Malta’s national grid.

The project is partly funded through a €5.4 million European Union grant.

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