# India's First Port-Based E-Methanol Plant

> India launches first port-based e-methanol plant to supply green fuel to global shipping routes.
- Title: India's First Port-Based E-Methanol Plant · The Economic Times
- Summary: India launches first port-based e-methanol plant to supply green fuel to global shipping routes. India's first port-based e-methanol plant will produce green…
- Keywords: india, e-methanol, green fuel, deendayal port authority, assam petrochemicals, net zero emissions, shipping industry, asia-europe trade corridor, India's, First, Port-Based, Plant
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/chem-/-fertilisers/indias-first-port-based-e-methanol-production-facility-to-produce-and-supply-green-fuel-to-ships/articleshow/134516338.cms
- Author: Bikash Singh
- Published: 2026-09-27T07:19:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, e-methanol, green fuel, deendayal port authority, assam petrochemicals, net zero emissions, shipping industry, asia-europe trade corridor
## Project Launch
India's first port-based e-methanol plant will produce green fuel for ships on the Asia-Europe trade corridor.
## Investment Details
The ₹2,300-crore plant, a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd, will be installed in phases using scalable modules.
## Phase I and II
Phase I adds 50 tonnes per day at ₹1,200 crore, targeted for completion by January 2027, followed by Phase II adding 100 tonnes per day at ₹1,100 crore, targeted for March 2027.
## Production and Pricing
The plant will produce e-methanol at US$750 per tonne, significantly below the global rate of US$1,300 per tonne.
## Capital Contribution
Deendayal Port Authority contributes 76% of the capital, including ₹567.32 crore equity, 75 acres of land, desalinated water, and renewable energy.
## Government Support
The project supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's net zero emissions by 2070 and Make in India initiatives, aligning with India's maritime expansion goals.
## Leadership Statements
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated, 'Kutch and the long coastline of Gujarat will now power the world's ships through Kandla.'

> Kutch and the long coastline of Gujarat will now power the world's ships through Kandla
## Future Impact
The plant will create over 3,500 direct and indirect jobs and position India as a global leader in green fuel production for shipping.
## Key takeaway

India's first port-based e-methanol plant will produce green fuel for ships on the Asia-Europe trade corridor at a competitive price of $750 per tonne.