JNPA Launches Shore Power Project to Reduce Emissions by 2030

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai is embarking on a pioneering project to equip ships docking at its terminals with shore-side power supply (SPS) by 2030. This Rs 100-crore pilot project aims to eliminate the use of diesel on ships, reducing environmental pollution and cutting fuel costs for vessel owners. Shore power involves providing electricity to a vessel while it is docked, allowing its engines to be switched off and reducing air emissions.

Shore power facilities are currently limited globally, with only around 20 ports offering this technology. However, many ports worldwide have committed to providing shore power by 2028. In a recent development, an MoU was signed between JNPA and Gateway Terminals India (GTI) for the installation of shore power facilities at GTI’s quay area. The initiative aligns with the government’s Green Port Initiative to reduce carbon emissions from ships during their port stays.

Following the successful implementation of the pilot project, JNPA plans to expand the shore power system to other terminals. The estimated cost for deploying SPS at all JNPA terminals is around Rs 600 Crores, requiring approximately 45 MVA of power. To support the transition to shore power, the port will initially utilize electricity from the national grid and explore options for purchasing green power and potential tariff reductions with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). This strategic move towards green energy aligns with the Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Harit Sagar initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

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