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JNPA Secures $70M Blue Financing from IFC for Eco-Friendly Port Infrastructure
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News18•28-09-2026, 21:30
JNPA Secures $70M Blue Financing from IFC for Eco-Friendly Port Infrastructure
- •Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has secured $70 million in blue financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop eco-friendly, resilient port infrastructure.
- •The collaboration aims to elevate India’s maritime sector by setting new benchmarks and meeting global standards for ports.
- •IFC's investment will fund Shore Power Supply (SPS) infrastructure across JNPA’s terminals, enabling ships to connect to land-based electricity, cutting carbon emissions by 63% and air pollution by up to 90%.
- •This project is the first labelled 'blue financing' for port infrastructure in Asia-Pacific and aligns with the new Blue Finance guidelines of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.
- •The transaction marks the first DFI investment in India’s state-owned major port authorities, supporting the adoption of shore power technology which is new to Indian ports at scale.
Key Questions Answered
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority secured Rs 70 million in blue financing from the International Finance Corporation to fund multiple projects at the container port.
The investment will fund shore power supply infrastructure enabling ships to switch off diesel engines at berth, cutting carbon emissions by 63 per cent and reducing harmful air pollution by up to 90 per cent.
The collaboration aims to elevate India's maritime sector to global standards, build eco-friendly and resilient port infrastructure, and advance India's blue economy.
