India’s first dedicated green methanol bunkering hub at VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin is scheduled for commercial launch by the end of November, following its inauguration by Prime Minister Modi on October 11
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility on Oct 11. Ministry of new and renewable energy has allocated Rs35.34 crore under the shipping sector, while ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has named VOC Port the system implementing agency.
Port chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit said the immediate priority was completing safety, statutory and operational preparations. He said the facility could position Tuticorin as a dependable bunkering destination and support green-fuel production, maritime activity and regional industrial investment. Tuticorin : India’s first dedicated green methanol bunkering hub is preparing to begin commercial operations at VO Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin by the end of this month. The project is being implemented under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.