Vizhinjam International Seaport. | Photo credit: Bijoy Ghosh
The country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling facility will be set up at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have entered into a strategic partnership to set up the first ship-to-ship LNG facility in Vizhinjam.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on the eve of India Maritime Week 2025, being held in Mumbai from October 27-31, and marks a defining moment in the nation’s maritime energy transformation. The agreement was formally exchanged between Ashwani Gupta, Permanent Director and Managing Director, APSEZ, and Rahul Tandon, Commercial Director, Gas, BPCL.
The facility at Vizhinjam port will serve as a dedicated LNG refueling center for international vessels plying the East-West Global Shipping Corridor. By offering an alternative to conventional marine fuels, the project will enable shipping lines to significantly reduce emissions and align the Indian maritime industry with the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonisation goals.
For APSEZ, this initiative is expected to play a key role in building next-generation sustainable ports that will not only strengthen India’s logistics network but also set new benchmarks in green port operations, APSEZ said in a statement. The project also positions Vizhinjam as a strategic gateway for low-carbon shipping in the strategically important Indian Ocean region.
For BPCL, the partnership represents a significant step in expanding its portfolio of clean energy and LNG infrastructure. Leveraging its expertise in gas marketing and fuel supply, BPCL will bring the technical know-how and operational excellence needed to deliver world-class refueling services.
The LNG bunkering initiative is also a catalyst for India’s net-zero journey and strengthens the country’s position as a responsible maritime power. As India charts its path to sustainable growth, the Adani Ports-BPCL alliance in Vizhinjam is a powerful example of how innovation and partnership can redefine the future of global shipping, the statement said.
Published – 27 Oct 2025 19:13 IST
