A study presented by IMO on 27 October examines India’s potential as a regional alternative-marine-fuel hub. It recommends concentrating initial efforts at selected ports and identifies methanol as a suitable starting point.
Ships already calling at Indian ports are the priority market. Delivered fuel costs, reliable supply and efficient port operations are central to competitiveness. These are research findings and policy recommendations, rather than guaranteed demand forecasts or commitments to build specific bunkering facilities on a confirmed timetable.