Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), visited the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tuticorin on Thursday to assess the progress of renewable energy and green infrastructure initiatives being undertaken by the port. During the visit, the port signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd. to collaborate on green port certification, emissions accounting, ESG reporting, safety validation, development of green bunkering practices, and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for green fuels and sustainability.
MoU for Green Ammonia Plant
In a significant step toward green energy transition, VOC Port also exchanged an MoU with AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited for the development of a green ammonia production plant with a capacity of one million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at Tuticorin. This project is expected to support the development of green fuel corridors connecting VOC Port with major ports in Europe and Asia, thereby strengthening India’s position in the global green fuels value chain.
Review of Renewable Energy Projects
The secretary reviewed the port's key renewable energy and sustainability initiatives, including the pilot green hydrogen plant, electric vehicle charging station, the ongoing 9 MW wind power project, and the upcoming green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility. He also visited the port’s operational areas and the digital twin facility, where a live demonstration showcased how the technology creates a virtual model of the entire port for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smarter decision-making.
Speaking on the occasion, Sarangi stated that the green initiatives undertaken by VOC Port, particularly in solar and wind energy, as well as green hydrogen and methanol manufacturing and bunkering, have emerged as a model for green transition not only in India but also globally.
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