The Methanol Institute (MI) has welcomed Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) as its newest member.
As a member of the Methanol Institute, DPA will contribute to global discussions on methanol as a marine fuel, exchange knowledge with industry leaders and support the development of policies and best practices to facilitate the transition to sustainable shipping.
Furthermore, as one of India’s largest major ports, handling approximately 140 million tonnes of cargo annually, the Deendayal Port Authority aims to position itself as a key player in the transition to sustainable fuels, including bio-methanol.
We are delighted to welcome Deendayal Port Authority to the Methanol Institute. Ports play a critical role in accelerating the transition to low-carbon fuels, and DPA’s commitment to bio-methanol bunkering and green fuel infrastructure aligns with our mission to promote sustainable solutions for the maritime industry.
…said Greg Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute.
Located within the Rotterdam-Singapore Green Shipping Corridor, DPA is advancing its efforts to become a zero-emission fuel bunkering hub. To achieve this the port is implementing several key initiatives, such as introducing energy-efficient cargo handling technologies and launching a 1MW green hydrogen demonstration plant.
Furthermore, DPA is incorporating battery, fuel cell, and hybrid-powered tugboats into its operations. In addition to these efforts, the port is establishing a Centre of Excellence for Green Maritime Fuels to foster innovation and collaboration among industry stakeholders, academia, and start-ups, further driving the transition toward sustainable maritime solutions.
As India, under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, aligns its maritime decarbonization strategies with the IMO’s Net-Zero goal by 2050, Deendayal Port increases its focus on participating in Green Shipping Corridors as a supplier of cleaner and greener alternative fuels to vessels.
…said Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA.
