VOC port advances green energy transition with green hydrogen, wind power and green methanol projects
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India’s V.O. Chidambaranar Port is accelerating its transition towards clean energy with major investments in green hydrogen, wind power and green methanol infrastructure.
The port authority has already commissioned a pilot green hydrogen plant that produces 10 Nm³ of hydrogen per hour. The hydrogen generated is currently being used to power street lighting in the port township and support a local electric vehicle charging facility, serving as a proof-of-concept for larger-scale deployment, according to the report.
As part of its expansion plans, the port has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Motors to introduce hydrogen-powered freight transport within the port. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will deploy 40 hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) prime movers over the next two years to handle cargo movement, helping reduce emissions from logistics operations, the report added.
To support this transition, the port has completed the bidding process for a project to establish a 2 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer system. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce at least 600 kilograms of green hydrogen per day, significantly expanding the port’s clean fuel capabilities.
Category: Hydrogen
