OFFSHORE REGIONS – BELGIUM
The project is important in the context of energy transition and will contribute to the further economic development of Port Oostende and the entire Oostende region.
Port Oostende one step closer to seaward expansion For more than two years, Port Oostende has been working on a possible seaward expansion of its port area. Vessels, offshore wind turbines, and their components are getting bigger and in order to maintain its leading position in the blue economy, Port Oostende has argued for a seaward expansion. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PORT OOSTENDE.
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ore specifically, this concerns a quay wall with adjacent installation site on the eastern breakwater. An environmental impact study has been executed showing there are no negative effects. In addition to the environmental impact study, various
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technical studies and a cost price calculation were also carried out. A flow analysis in collaboration with Ghent University is currently underway. The next step in the process is a Social CostBenefit Analysis (SCBA).
Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Port Oostende will have ECSA perform this SCBA. ESCA is the acronym for European Center for Strategic Analysis. It has been in existence since 1995 and has since mainly been involved in projects related to transport and ports.
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