V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is making significant efforts towards maritime sustainability by launching India’s first pilot-scale project for port decarbonisation. This initiative marks a pioneering step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting green energy within the maritime sector in India.
V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority conducted an extensive evaluation of various alternative fuel options. The project recently reached a significant milestone with the approval of our Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Mission Director. This approval paves the way for the deployment of green methanol as a fuel for vessel propulsion, port operations, and bunkering facilities.
Finally, the project has received approval from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (India) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). With this endorsement, the project now advances to the implementation stage, positioning V. O. Chidambaranar Port as the first in India to establish green methanol bunkering infrastructure.
