On the eve of India Maritime Week 2025, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Adani Vizhinjam Private Port Limited (a subsidiary of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd) to initiate India’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering project at Vizhinjam Port, marking a milestone in the nation’s maritime energy transition.
The agreement was formalized between Rahul Tandon, Business Head (Gas), BPCL, and Ashwani Gupta, CEO, Adani Ports and SEZ, in the presence of V.R.K. Gupta, Director (Finance), BPCL, Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, Manoj Menon, Business Head (I&C), BPCL, Pradeep Jayaraman, CEO, AVPPL, and Aenna Jagga, Head (Business Development), APSEZ.
Strategically located along the East–West global shipping corridor, Vizhinjam Port offers a significant logistical and environmental advantage for international vessels seeking cleaner fuel alternatives. The collaboration aims to establish Vizhinjam as a key LNG refuelling hub, supporting India’s vision for sustainable maritime operations and aligning with IMO’s decarbonization goals.
The initiative underscores BPCL’s commitment to advancing green shipping solutions and energy diversification, strengthening India’s position as a responsible and forward-looking participant in the global maritime ecosystem.
