Energy is a sector that may act as future driver for competitiveness in the NSR. BEPPo focuses on Blue Energy (wave/tidal) and its complementarity with traditional (gas/oil/coal) & new (wind/biomass) sources of power, building on the innovation capacity of NSR ports to become bases for the production of integrated sustainable renewables, thus ensuring reliable & affordable supplies of clean, green energy. It provides a unique opportunity to develop marine energy platforms in ports & promote local business opportunities to accelerate economic growth in port regions.