Tuticorin Port Investing Billions to Become Green Hydrogen-Ammonia Hub
Key Ideas
- V O Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, India, is investing Rs 41,860 crore to become the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia hub of the country.
- The port has witnessed an increase in cargo handling and is implementing strategic capacity augmentation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
- Several firms have been allocated land for establishing Green Hydrogen and Ammonia manufacturing and storage facilities, with a pilot demonstration underway.
- The port is set to execute a green hydrogen Pilot Bunkering project and widen its entrance channel to accommodate bulk cargo ships.
V O Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, India, has announced investments totaling Rs 41,860 crore to position itself as the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia hub of the country. The port has seen a growth in cargo handling and is focusing on strategic capacity augmentation initiatives to increase efficiency and market share. Land has been allocated to four firms for setting up Green Hydrogen and Ammonia manufacturing and storage facilities. A pilot demonstration for green hydrogen production and storage is underway. The port is also planning a green hydrogen Pilot Bunkering project and widening its entrance channel to accommodate bulk cargo ships. With its advantageous location and infrastructure, the port aims to become the gateway port of South India in the marine transportation sector.
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Africa
Investment
Energy Transition
Manufacturing
Marine Transportation
Cargo Handling
Infrastructure Expansion
Port Development
Strategic Initiatives
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