Mumbai Port Authority eyes methanol bunkering, issues EOI

The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) on Tuesday (17 March) invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from reputed and experienced entities for the supply of methanol as bunker fuel to vessels visiting Mumbai Harbour. 

This initiative is aligned with the global maritime industry’s transition toward low-emission alternative fuels and supports India’s commitment to sustainable shipping practices.

MbPA said it is planning to position Mumbai as a key methanol bunkering hub for the shipping community.

The EOI seeks to identify capable agencies who can provide consistent and reliable supply of methanol as bunker fuel, demonstrate technical expertise in handling, storage, and transfer of methanol for bunkering operations and collaborate with MbPA in developing safe bunkering infrastructure and procedures.

The EOI is split into the supply of methanol and methanol bunkering operations, including storage infrastructure, in Mumbai.

All proposals must be sent through email on or before 19 May 2026. EOI respondents shall submit their proposals, in PDF only, together with the completed Annex-A of the EOI, via email to: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].

Note: The EOI can be found here. 

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Published: 19 March, 2026