Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

VOC Port, officially known as V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, became India’s first major port to be recognised as Scope-2 emission-free on August 10, 2026. Located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, the port achieved this milestone with renewable energy accounting for 93.89% of its total electricity consumption during 2025-26. It also received ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System from Bureau Veritas. The port operates solar and wind power facilities and is developing green hydrogen and green methanol infrastructure as part of its broader clean-energy initiatives.