V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR PORT: INDIA’S FIRST SCOPE-2 EMISSION-FREE PORT
18 August 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR PORT: INDIA’S FIRST SCOPE-2 EMISSION-FREE PORT
Context: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, has been recognised as a Scope-2 Emission-Free Port, marking an important milestone in India’s green maritime transition. Its sustainability report states that renewable energy now offsets nearly 94% of the port’s energy-consumption equivalent, while net carbon emissions have fallen by about 45%.
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V.O. Chidambaranar Port becomes India's first Scope-2 emission-free port, achieving 94% renewable energy offset and 45% carbon reduction through green hydrogen and clean fuel initiatives.
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V.O. Chidambaranar PortScope-2 emissionsgreen portsgreen hydrogenMaritime India Vision 2030port decarbonisationrenewable energyclean fuel hub