India's first dedicated green methanol bunkering facility is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of this month at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu, India.
The facility has a storage capacity of 1,500 m3 across two 750 m3 tanks, supported by a 2.8 km stainless-steel pipeline and dedicated bunkering infrastructure.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, the facility is strategically located along the East-West international shipping route and is expected to cater to the growing demand for methanol-powered vessels.
The project was developed under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with about $3.75 million in financial support from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
The facility is expected to strengthen India's alternative marine fuel infrastructure and support the country's efforts to decarbonise shipping.
Ship & Bunker had reported last month that the port held a methanol bunkering training session.
