Summary
The plant will produce about 150 tonnes of this fuel every day and will cost around 2,300 crore Indian rupees.
It aims to create thousands of jobs and help the country reach its goal of net‑zero emissions by 2070.
Key Points
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Joint project between the port authority and an Assam chemical company.
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First phase adds 50 tonnes per day, second phase adds 100 tonnes.
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Uses renewable energy and green hydrogen to keep the fuel clean.
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Supports India's plan to add new ships and become a top ship‑owning nation.
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Expected to create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs.
New Words to Learn
5 wordselectro‑methanol
clean fuel made using electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide
renewable energy
power from sun, wind or water that does not run out
green hydrogen
hydrogen gas made using clean electricity
direct and indirect jobs
people working at the plant and people helping the plant
net‑zero emissions
balancing the amount of greenhouse gases released with the amount removed
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