Ekaitz López
Amurrio.
Ekaitz Lopez Amurrio is Chief Financial Officer and EU Funds Coordinator at the Port Authority of Bilbao and a member of its Management Committee. He represents the Port in energy and sustainability activities within the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and currently chairs the FuelEU Maritime Update Task Force of the European Sustainable Shipping Forum (ESSF).
He has been involved in BilbaoPortLab since its creation, contributing to the development of the Port’s open innovation ecosystem and to initiatives linked to electrification and the energy transition. He is also closely involved in BilbOPS, Bilbao’s EU-supported shore power programme, and in the Port’s broader work on renewable energy integration and the evolution towards a more integrated port energy model.
Shore Power Expansion: Aligning Grid Capacity, Port Demand and Vessel Needs
Shore power is scaling faster than grid readiness. This session examines how ports, utilities, and vessel operators align capacity, demand, and timelines to avoid bottlenecks. It addresses peak load challenges, infrastructure planning, and cost allocation, providing practical insight into coordinating systems for reliable and scalable deployment.
Norbert GrechModerator · EOPSA Board Member, Senior Manager · Transport Malta 
Christopher FarrugiaSenior Manager (Infrastructure) · Infrastructure Malta
Michele FrancioniChief Energy Transition Officer · MSC
Marcello StanislaoChief Development Officer · NatPower Marine ItaliaEkaitz López AmurrioCFO and EU Funds Coordinator · Port Authority of Bilbao
Max KommorowskiManaging Director · MKO Marine Consulting
