Expression of Interest for the Supply of Methanol as a Marine Bunker Fuel in Mumbai Harbour – EQ
Summary:
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## **Objective**
MbPA aims to position Mumbai as a key methanol bunkering hub, supporting low-emission alternative fuels for ships.
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## **Scope – Two Parts**
| Part | Focus |
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| **Part 1** | Supply of methanol (carbon intensity ≤ 90 gCO₂e/MJ, well-to-wake) |
| **Part 2** | Methanol bunkering operations in Mumbai (storage, transfer, safety, licensing) |
Respondents may apply for **one or both parts**.
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## **Key Requirements (Summary)**
### **Part 1 – Supply**
– Provide methanol grade, purity, source, production pathway, and carbon intensity.
– Pathway certification and digital carbon tracking per tonne.
– Production/availability volumes, transport to Mumbai, infrastructure needs from MbPA.
### **Part 2 – Bunkering**
– Storage infrastructure plans (capacity, space, berth, safety, vapour return).
– Annual bunkering capacity and readiness timeline.
– Transfer rate (KL/hr), advance notice requirement.
– Experience in bunker supply (last 3 years).
– Quality/quantity assurance plans.
– Emergency response measures (leaks, fires, PPE).
– Compliance with **IMO IGF Code**, approval from **Director General of Shipping** and **PESO**.
– Manpower expertise.
– 5-year business plan with sales volume forecast.
– Contribution to developing Mumbai as a methanol hub (pricing, training, trading, etc.).
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## **Submission Details**
– **Soft copy (PDF)** to:
`dc@mumbaiport.gov.in`
Copy to: `mumbaiport@portofsustainability.org`
– **Closing Date**: May 19, 2026, 24:00h
– Use **Annexure-A** format (provided at end of document).
– Max file size 20 MB (split into volumes if needed).
– Consortium bids allowed.
– Single Point of Contact (SPOC) required.
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## **Important Legal & Process Notes**
– This EOI is **non-binding** and **not a tender**.
– MbPA may later issue a separate process to appoint authorized bunker suppliers.
– MbPA reserves right to withdraw, revise, or extend the EOI.
– No liability for any costs or losses incurred by respondents.
– Confidentiality: MbPA may share submissions internally or with government bodies.
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