India’s first green methanol bunkering hub targets commercial operations by November
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The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority on Saturday (7 November) said India’s first dedicated green methanol bunkering hub is preparing for commercial operations by the end of November this year.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 11 October, the facility features a total storage capacity of 1,500 m³ through two tanks of 750 m³ each, supported by a 2.8 km stainless-steel pipeline and bunkering infrastructure.
“Strategically located along the East–West international shipping route, the facility will strengthen VOC Port’s potential to emerge as a key destination for alternative marine fuels and serve the growing requirements of methanol-powered vessels,” the port authority said in a social media post.
Implemented under the National Green Hydrogen Mission with financial support of INR 35.34 crore from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the initiative marked an important step towards advancing green shipping infrastructure and supporting India’s vision of sustainable maritime development.
Photo credit: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority
Published: 11 November, 2026
