India Launches First Port-Based e-Methanol Facility in Kandla
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Foundation stone laid for India's first port-based e-methanol production facility at Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat. |
| Purpose | Production of green fuel for ships to promote cleaner maritime transport. |
| Technology Used | E-Methanol (Electro-methanol) produced using green hydrogen and captured CO₂ with renewable electricity. |
| Significance | Supports low-carbon marine fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. |
| Green Hydrogen Hub | Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla) being developed as a Green Hydrogen Hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission. |