Deendayal Port to Begin Work on First 150 t Per Day E-Methanol Plant

26 Feb 2026 CW Team

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has initiated site work for India’s first 150 tonne (t) per day e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla. The move was announced as part of a project to establish a domestic source of cleaner fuel for maritime and industrial use.

E-Methanol is methanol produced using renewable electricity and captured carbon dioxide, and it is being pursued as a low carbon alternative to conventional marine fuels. The plant’s capacity of 150 t per day is expected to demonstrate commercial viability at a compact scale and to inform larger deployments. Observers noted that such projects can reduce lifecycle emissions and support decarbonisation of port operations.

Initial site preparations will cover civil works, utility connections and integration with existing port logistics, and the DPA will coordinate with contractors and regulatory bodies to progress construction. The design will consider storage and bunkering arrangements so that the product can be supplied to vessels and local industry. Project delivery is intended to align with port modernisation priorities.

Stakeholder consultations and requisite permits are being advanced and the commencement of site work represents a tangible step from planning to execution. The initiative is presented as part of broader national efforts to scale clean fuels and to develop domestic supply chains for e-methanol and related technologies.

The DPA anticipates that the plant will catalyse local supply chain activity and generate skilled jobs during construction and operation, while contributing to regional energy transition goals. Environmental monitoring frameworks and safety protocols will be established during construction and operation. Further technical studies and partnerships will determine commercial roll out and potential expansion, and the port authority will monitor outcomes to inform policy and future investments.

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