<p data-path-to-node="5">In a milestone directive to decarbonize maritime gateway operations, the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="87">International Finance Corporation (IFC)</b> has formally approved a <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="151">$70 million blue loan</b> facility for the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="190">Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)</b> to finance the extensive deployment of <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="268">shore power</b> infrastructure.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">This blue loan a specialized climate finance instrument dedicated to sustainable ocean economy initiatives and marine pollution prevention marks the first such IFC facility approved for an Indian port authority. The funding will catalyze the full-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of high-voltage <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="318">cold ironing</b> systems across all active container terminals within the JNPA precinct at Nhava Sheva. Once operational, this infrastructure will allow berthed ships to plug into the domestic grid and shut down their auxiliary diesel engines, entirely eliminating localized emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions while in port.</p><p data-path-to-node="7">Decarbonizing berthing operations at Asia’s crucial container gateway directly supports JNPA’s strategic goal of transitioning to <b data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="130">net-zero emissions</b> for all administrative and operational functions by <b data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="201">2050</b>. By integrating advanced clean energy infrastructure, JNPA significantly raises the competitive environmental benchmark for South Asian seaports while meeting the demand from major global shipping lines and cargo owners for validated Scope 3 emission reductions within their supply chains.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="9">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Environmental Impact</h3><ul data-path-to-node="10"><li><p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">$70M Blue Loan Financing:</b> First-of-its-kind IFC blue loan for an Indian port authority, tailored for sustainable ocean development.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Full Cold Ironing Deployment:</b> Financed cold ironing infrastructure will be deployed across all operational container berths at Nhava Sheva.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Localized Zero Emissions:</b> Berthed vessels connecting to shore power completely eliminate localized SOx, NOx, and PM emissions from auxiliary engines.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Decarbonization Synchrony:</b> JNPA aims for net-zero emissions by 2050; shore power is a critical intermediate operational requirement.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Sustainable Ports and Logistics:</b> Enhances the green competitive index for JNPA, validating low-carbon maritime port services for international trade.</p></li></ul>