The above article mentions a list of other places where new ports may come up and the companies that have shown interest in them. They are:

  • Barunei muhana, Kendrapada: Interest shown by Mittal Steel, Adhunik Metallic and SPI infrastructure.
  • Inchudi, Balasore: Interest shown by IL&FS and  SSL energy.
  • Palur, Ganjam: Interest shown by Future metals.
  • Bahuda Muhana, Ganjam: Interest shown by Mehta and Company

It says that among the shortlisted 13 locations for ports the chances are not good for Chandipur, Bahabalpur and Chudamani and if ports come up in the remaining 10 then Orissa will have the second largest number of ports.