V.O. Chidambaranar Port cuts carbon emissions by 45% with renewable energy and green hydrogen pilot

V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu reduced its net carbon emissions by 45% and now sources 94% of its energy from renewables, according to its first Sustainability Report. The port also launched a green hydrogen pilot project and was recognized as a Scope-2 Emission Free Port. These moves align with India's broader push for low-carbon maritime infrastructure. The port cut its carbon intensity per tonne of cargo almost in half over four years. Key steps include electrification, renewable energy adoption, and a partnership with IIM Calcutta to study its green transition. A new mobile app, PortGPT, aims to improve operational efficiency through AI. The port's progress shows how industrial facilities can decarbonize while maintaining operations.