Archive · 5 Sep 2025
VOC Port Launches Green Initiatives, Hydrogen Fuelling Station
VOC Port in Thoothukudi is becoming a leader in green energy.
They're building a station to fuel ships with green methanol, and have started producing their own green hydrogen using solar power.
This hydrogen will be used to power things like streetlights and electric vehicle chargers at the port.
They are also working with NTPC to set up a green hydrogen fuelling station and using hydrogen-powered trucks.
Plus, they've increased their solar power generation.
This is all part of making the port more environmentally friendly.
Foundation stone laid for green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility.
VOC Port becomes first port to produce green hydrogen.
NTPC Green Energy and VOC Port Authority sign MoU for green hydrogen fuelling station.
Inauguration of rooftop solar power plant, bringing total capacity to 1.04 MW.
Projects include a wind farm, a road, and a maritime heritage museum.
- Who
- VOC Port Authority, NTPC Green Energy, Union Shipping Minister
- What
- Launched/Inaugurated multiple green initiatives, including a green hydrogen fueling station, methanol bunkering, and solar power projects.
- When
- September 5, 2025
- Where
- VOC Port, Thoothukudi
- Why
- To promote green energy and establish VOC Port as a key hub for sustainable fuel.
- Project
- Green Methanol Bunkering and Refuelling Facility
- Location
- VOC Port, Thoothukudi
- Hydrogen Production
- First Port to Produce Green Hydrogen
- Green Hydrogen Application
- Powering streetlights and EV charging
- Solar Capacity
- 1.04 MW (Total Rooftop)
- Key Partners
- NTPC Green Energy, IPRCL
