BPCL and Mumbai Port Authority Set to Launch India’s First Green Fuel Ecosystem

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and the Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) to create an advanced green fuel ecosystem at Mumbai Port. This strategic collaboration represents a major step in India’s shift towards cleaner energy solutions, aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and further the country’s climate objectives.

The MoU was signed in the presence of BPCL’s chairman and managing director, G Krishnakumar; BPCL’s business head (I&C), Rahul Tandon; and Rajiv Jalota, chairperson of the Mumbai Port Authority. The agreement was formalized during the launch of the Cruise Bharat Mission, an event presided over by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

Krishnakumar emphasized BPCL’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, highlighting the company’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040. "By promoting sustainable energy alternatives such as LNG and electric vehicles in the maritime sector, we are not only fulfilling our social responsibility but also fostering sustainable development in the communities we serve," he said.

Rahul Tandon added that this collaboration would harness LNG and green energy infrastructure to transform maritime operations. “This partnership demonstrates our dedication to pioneering fuel innovations that reduce carbon emissions while delivering long-term environmental and industrial benefits,” he remarked.

As part of the initiative, BPCL and MbPA will establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Mumbai Port, and explore the conversion of diesel-powered vessels to cleaner fuel alternatives. This move will further develop the port’s green infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint.

Additionally, the MoU addresses waste management, with BPCL and MPSF working together to implement systems for segregating, storing, and managing recyclable and non-recyclable solid waste. This waste management initiative will promote more responsible practices, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable operational environment at the port.

BPCL noted that this collaboration is a prime example of leveraging innovative technologies to drive research and development in the energy sector. The initiative reinforces BPCL’s leadership role in advancing India’s sustainable future, positioning Mumbai Port as a model for environmental responsibility in ports nationwide.