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Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal has been declared Plastic-Free
The Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal is declared plastic-free by the Mumbai Port Authority, becoming the first in India to eliminate single-use plastics. The declaration brings attention to Jawahar Dweep as a key marine oil terminal of Mumbai Port handling crude oil and petroleum products.
Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jawahar Dweep is also known as Butcher Island. |
| Location | It is an island off the coast of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. |
| Distance reference point | It is located 8.25 kilometers from the Gateway of India. |
| Access status | It is a restricted area. |
| Physical features | Most of the island is covered with thick vegetation, and a hillock rises from the center of the island. |
| Operational role | It is one of Mumbai Port’s key marine oil terminals and handles crude oil and petroleum products. |
| Infrastructure | The terminal currently comprises 5 jetties. |
| Systems support | The terminal is supported by automated systems for liquid bulk handling. |
| Storage and pipeline linkage | Crude oil is stored in oil containers on the island, and it is piped to Wadala in Mumbai where it is refined. |