Kandla Port Upgrades Methanol Bunkering Capabilities

On 2nd April 2026, Kandla Port successfully conducted a trial shore-to-ship methanol bunkering capabilities, positioning itself as a key player in India’s energy transition efforts and global green shipping corridors.

  • Kandla Port (Kutch district, Gujarat) long handled grey methanol as cargo and already possesses compatible infrastructure, including tank storage, pipelines and jetties.

What is Methanol Bunkering?

  • It is the process of supplying methanol as a fuel to a ship for its own use, rather than carrying it as cargo.
  • It acts as a catalyst for maritime decarbonisation because methanol, specifically green e-methanol, burns much cleaner than traditional heavy fuel oil, significantly ....
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