V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu achieved a significant milestone by successfully handling 3×20 ISO Green Ammonia Containers, totaling 37.4 tons, imported from Damietta Port, Egypt, for M/s. Tuticorin Alkali Chemical and Fertilizers Ltd (TFL). Traditionally, soda ash production relies on Grey Ammonia. However, TFL has taken a Go Green initiative by importing Green ammonia for Green soda ash production on a trial basis. They plan to import 2000 MT this year, subject to Green Ammonia availability.
Green ammonia, also known as sustainable or carbon-free ammonia, is a type of ammonia produced using renewable energy sources and processes that minimize or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional ammonia production, often called “grey ammonia,” relies on fossil fuels and is associated with significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
In addition, on September 24, 2023, V.O. Chidambaranar Port set a new record by handling 2,01,204 MT of cargo in a single day, surpassing the previous record of 2,00,642 MT on August 26, 2023. The major cargos contributing to this achievement included Containers (1,03,528 MT), Thermal coal (35,018 MT), industrial coal (27,233 MT), Limestone (12,868 MT), Sulphuric acid (10,930 MT), and Others (11,627 MT).
Shri Bimal Kumar Jha, Chairman (i/c) of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, commended the port’s Green Port initiatives and acknowledged the efforts of Port Business Partners & Stakeholders in reducing carbon footprint. He also congratulated TFL for their green initiative and wished them success in their future endeavours.