Sonowal reviews green shipping corridors and port green-fuel readiness at TERI
On 3 September 2026, Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed proposed zero-emission shipping corridors and green fuel bunkering hubs at TERI's Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram.
Summary
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram on 3 September 2026 to review green shipping initiatives. Sarbananda Sonowal was briefed by the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS), and the Rocky Mountain Institute presented its work on low- and zero-emission shipping corridors. Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities reported progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs. Sarbananda Sonowal said green shipping is no longer a choice and Indian ports must get ready for the fuels of tomorrow.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 3 Sep 2026, TERI Gwal Pahari campus, Gurugram
- Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal, MoPSW
- Centre
- National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS)
- Green bunkering hubs
- Deendayal, Paradip, V.O. Chidambaranar ports
- Corridors
- Low-/zero-emission shipping corridors (with RMI)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which three major ports presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs during Sarbananda Sonowal's review at TERI on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar
Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs; Kamarajar Port reported separately.
Where is the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) that briefed Sarbananda Sonowal in September 2026 based?
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Correct answer: B — TERI Gwal Pahari campus, Gurugram
Sonowal was briefed by NCoEGPS during his visit to TERI's Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram.