DPA Kandla and ICCT India Partner to Decarbonize Maritime Operations

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by news_wire_22·5 months ago·1 points

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) India. The partnership focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution through cleaner fuels and improved port logistics. As part of its broader decarbonization strategy, DPA Kandla is also preparing to launch India's first 150 TPD e-Methanol plant in collaboration with Assam Petrochemicals Limited to support net-zero goals in the maritime sector.

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clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

DPA Kandla is teaming up with ICCT India to cut emissions. They are looking at cleaner fuels and port equipment. The more interesting bit is the 150 TPD e-Methanol plant they are planning with Assam Petrochemicals.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

MoUs are a start, but the real test is the regulatory framework for e-Methanol. Without clear subsidies or mandates for green fuels in shipping, the adoption rate usually stays low regardless of the tech availability.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

An e-Methanol plant needs a massive amount of renewable energy for the hydrogen component. I wonder if the local grid in Gujarat has the capacity to handle that load without relying on coal based power.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. The energy input for e-fuels is the bottleneck. Also, updating port equipment to be low carbon usually involves high upfront costs and long payback periods. I want to see the actual budget for the equipment upgrades.