Maritime News, Pradip, Odisha / New Delhi, India : The Government of India has approved the development of a dedicated green hydrogen jetty with allied facilities at Paradip Port Authority, marking a major step in integrating port infrastructure with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The ₹797.17 crore project, sanctioned by the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), will be executed on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis and is designed with a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Strengthening India’s Green Energy Export Infrastructure
The proposed facility will handle green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo, positioning Paradip Port as a key logistics gateway for clean energy commodities.
The infrastructure will include:
- A dedicated jetty structure
- Storage systems
- Pipeline networks
- Advanced liquid cargo handling equipment
- Specialised safety and monitoring systems
The berth will feature a dredged depth of 14.3 meters and a centre-to-centre dolphin distance of 279 meters, enabling safe handling of liquid cargo vessels.
Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support of 20% of the total project cost (₹159.43 crore) during construction, with project completion targeted within 24 months.
Anchoring the National Green Hydrogen Mission
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, described the approval as a strategic outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for positioning India as a global clean energy leader.
He emphasised that the jetty will serve as a critical enabler for integrating Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with international markets.
The project aligns with:
- National Green Hydrogen Mission objectives
- Port-led industrialisation strategy
- Export competitiveness enhancement
- Green logistics development
By enabling dedicated export infrastructure, the facility is expected to catalyse investment in eastern India’s green energy ecosystem.
Diversified Cargo Strategy and Optimal Utilisation
To ensure operational efficiency during the early growth phase of the green hydrogen sector, the jetty will also be capable of handling other liquid cargo.
This dual-capability approach supports:
- Revenue diversification
- Asset utilisation optimisation
- Risk mitigation during sector ramp-up
- Strengthening Paradip’s cargo portfolio
Strategic and Economic Implications
The development of a dedicated green hydrogen jetty signals a shift in India’s maritime infrastructure priorities — from traditional bulk cargo dominance to future-facing clean energy logistics.
Key expected outcomes include:
- Boosting India’s green hydrogen export readiness
- Strengthening Odisha’s industrial corridor
- Enhancing port capacity for next-generation energy commodities
- Generating direct and indirect employment
- Positioning Paradip as a clean energy logistics hub
As global demand for green hydrogen and ammonia rises, early infrastructure investment is seen as essential to securing long-term competitiveness.
