The Mumbai Port Authority and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) are establishing India’s first green fuel ecosystem.
BPCL, the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and the Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) have inked a MoU to improve sustainable energy options at the port.
BPCL and MbPA will collaborate to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Mumbai Port as part of this project. The MoU also explores the possibility of converting diesel-powered ships to cleaner fuel vessels, thus boosting the port’s environmentally friendly infrastructure and lowering its carbon footprint.
The agreement also covers waste management, with BPCL and MPSF working together to develop systems for Mumbai Port’s solid waste handling, storage, and segregation of recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
The initiative, which focuses on green fuel innovations, aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support the country’s climate objectives, the companies said in a press release.
“BPCL, MbPA, and MPSF are dedicated to pioneering sustainable practices that align with India’s commitment to environmental stewardship,” the companies said.
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The agreement was signed in the presence of G Krishnakumar, Chairman and Managing Director BPCL; Rahul Tandon, Business Head (I&C), BPCL; and Rajiv Jalota, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority.
Mr Kumar, said that the MoU aligns with BPCL’s commitment to a sustainable future, as well as its goal of reaching net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040.
“Enabling sustainable energy solutions like LNG and EV for the maritime sector is part of our endeavour to demonstrate social responsibility and partnering for our sustainable growth with that of the communities we serve,” he said.
Mr Tandon said, “This collaboration reflects our commitment to driving innovation in fuel solutions that not only reduce carbon emissions but also create long-term value for the environment and the industry.”
“This collaboration exemplifies the use of innovative technologies and solutions to drive research and development in the energy sector. BPCL’s leadership in this space reinforces its role in shaping India’s sustainable future, making Mumbai Port a model of environmental responsibility for ports nationwide,” BPCL said in the press statement.