Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Mumbai Port Expands Marine Oil Terminal
Mumbai Port is expanding its Marine Oil Terminal at Jawahar Dweep.
This terminal, which has been serving big oil companies since 1955, is getting a new sixth berth to handle bigger ships.
The port is also planning to build new storage tanks, a desalination plant, and an LNG facility.
Engineers India Ltd and IIT Madras are helping with the planning.
The new berth will start construction in 2027 and should be ready by 2029.
The port is also working on better roads and pipelines to make things more efficient.
Mumbai Port is expanding its Marine Oil Terminal (MOT) at Jawahar Dweep with a new sixth berth.
The new berth will accommodate Suezmax and VLCC vessels, with construction starting in February 2027 and expected completion by 2029.
Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is conducting a pre-feasibility study for the expansion, while IIT Madras is studying the infrastructure needs.
The port plans to reclaim area around the terminal for new storage tanks, a desalination plant, and an LNG facility using excavated material from local projects.
A new road and pipeline connectivity from Pirpau to Jawahar Dweep is planned to reduce logistics costs.
- Who
- Mumbai Port Authority, Engineers India Ltd (EIL), IIT Madras
- What
- Expansion of Marine Oil Terminal (MOT) at Jawahar Dweep
- When
- Construction to begin in February 2027, completion expected by 2029
- Where
- Jawahar Dweep, 4 km offshore Mahul, Mumbai
- Why
- To meet growing energy demands and improve cargo handling
- Location
- Jawahar Dweep, 4 km offshore Mahul
- Current Berths
- 5
- New Berth Capacity
- Suezmax and VLCC vessels
- Construction Start
- February 2027
- Expected Completion
- 2029
- Current Cargo
- 60% of Mumbai Port's total cargo
- Key Clients
- BPCL, HPCL, IOCL, ONGC
- Infrastructure Upgrades
- Storage tanks, desalination plant, LNG facility