World Bank Backs JNPA's ₹500 Cr Green Port Mission

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has revealed that the World Bank is showing strong interest in supporting its ambitious ₹500 crore shore-power initiative, aimed at significantly decarbonising port operations. The project will enable container vessels docked at the port near Mumbai to switch off diesel engines and connect to the onshore electric grid, drastically cutting emissions and enhancing sustainability.

JNPA has laid out a detailed plan to roll out shore power infrastructure across all five terminals. “We have already appointed ITCOT Ltd, a deemed government company, as the project consultant,” said Unmesh Wagh, Chairperson of JNPA. ITCOT will oversee the design and tendering process for the first phase, which will be implemented at Gateway Terminals India (GTI)—a joint venture between APM Terminals and CONCOR.

The first tender, valued at nearly ₹100 crore, is scheduled to be issued by 15 July, with a work order expected by 15 August. This phase will enable one berth to become shore-power compliant within a year. Subsequent upgrades at the remaining terminals are estimated to cost an additional ₹400 crore.

JNPA is currently awaiting final approval from the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to proceed with full-scale deployment, which is poised to be a milestone in India’s green port transition.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.