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Q: Where is Jawahar Dweep located?

It is located off the coast of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Q: What is the main industrial importance of Jawahar Dweep?

It is one of Mumbai Port's key marine oil terminals.

Q: What does the Jawahar Dweep oil terminal handle?

It handles crude oil and petroleum products.

Q: What distinction does Jawahar Dweep's oil terminal hold regarding single-use plastics?

It is the first oil terminal in India to eliminate single-use plastics.

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Jawahar Dweep Latest News

The Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal has been declared plastic-free by the Mumbai Port Authority , becoming the first in India to eliminate single-use plastics.

About Jawahar Dweep

Jawahar Dweep, or the Butcher Island, is an island off the coast of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
It is located 8.25 kilometers from the Gateway of India.
It is a restricted area, and most of the island is covered with thick vegetation.
A hillock rises from the center of the Butcher Island.
It is one of Mumbai Port’s key marine oil terminals and handles crude oil and petroleum products. The terminal currently has five jetties.
- The terminal is also supported by automated systems for liquid bulk handling.
- The crude oil is stored in oil containers on the island. From there they are piped to Wadala, in Mumbai, where they are refined.
- It is the first oil terminal in India to eliminate single-use plastics.

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