Ports Ministry to develop an offshore wind terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port 

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is planning to construct an offshore wind terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The project is estimated to cost Rs 4.5 billion. Initially, the total cost involved in constructing the new terminal was estimated to be Rs 9.65 billion, according to the India Offshore Wind Ports Study conducted by Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy. This includes dredging and shore protection among other works. As per reports, the tender for the project is likely to be floated in July or August 2024.