In A First, Tamil Nadu Port Imports Green Ammonia

The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu recently imported Green Ammonia from Egypt. It was the first time the event took place in the port. Green Ammonia is a derivative of Green Hydrogen, which is converted into Green Ammonia for long-distance transportation. 

“On September 23, 2023, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority , Tamil Nadu successfully handled 3×20 ISO Green Ammonia Containers, weighing 37.4 tons of Green Ammonia, from Damietta Port, Egypt, for M/s. Tuticorin Alkali Chemical and Fertilizers Ltd (TFL),” a statement from the port said,. 

Conventionally, Grey Ammonia is utilized for soda ash production. As a Go Green initiative, TFL has imported Green ammonia to produce Green soda Ash, on a trial basis. Further, TFL is planned to import 2000 MT this year subject to the availability of Green Ammonia

“On 24.09.2023, V.O. Chidambaranar Port created a new record by handling 2,01,204 MT in a single day, surpassing the earlier single-day record of 2,00,642 MT on 26.08.2023. The Major Cargos that contributed to the achievement are Container (1,03,528), Thermal coal (35,018), industrial coal (27,233), Limestone (12,868), Sulphuric acid (10,930) and Others (11,627),” the statement read. 

Bimal Kumar Jha, Chairman(i/c), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, remarked “V.O. Chidambaranar Port has been a trendsetter amongst Major Ports of India in undertaking Green Port initiatives. Our Port Business Partners & Stakeholders have also undertaken various initiatives to use green products to reduce carbon footprint. On this special occasion, I take this opportunity to congratulate TFL for their green initiative and wish them all success in their future endeavors.”