You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Asia/Pacific News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Asia / Pacific Indian Port Opens Green Methanol Bunkering Facility Indian Port Opens Green Methanol Bunkering Facility by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday October 13, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The 750 m3 green methanol storage and bunkering facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Image Credit: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority India ’s V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has inaugurated a 750 m3 green methanol storage and bunkering facility at its port in Thoothukudi , Tamil Nadu . The facility is part of eight infrastructure projects worth around $78 million , inaugurated or launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Chennai on October 11 , the port said in a social media post yesterday. The projects also cover container terminal development, green hydrogen infrastructure, truck parking, mechanised fertiliser handling, improved road connectivity, solar power generation and electric mobility. SOPAN , an EPC contractor, executed the methanol bunkering project. Ship & Bunker had reported last week that the port held a methanol bunkering training session ahead of a planned pilot project. Green methanol is among the alternative marine fuels being explored by the shipping industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Port Authorities of Singapore and Brunei Sign Maritime Cooperation MoU Singapore and Brunei will step up cooperation on maritime safety, digitalisation, port inspections and training under a new agreement. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: VPS Seeks Bunker S