The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the development of a dedicated green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port in Odisha at an estimated cost of ₹797.17 crore. The project will be executed by the Paradip Port Authority on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis, marking a major step toward strengthening India’s green energy logistics infrastructure.
The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is aimed at positioning Paradip Port as a strategic hub for green energy cargo. The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, specialised handling equipment, and allied facilities designed for green hydrogen, ammonia, and other liquid cargo.
As per official details, the jetty will feature a centre-to-centre distance of 279 metres between extreme end dolphins and a dredged depth of 14.3 metres in front of the berth to ensure safe handling of liquid cargo vessels. Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support equivalent to 20% of the project cost, amounting to ₹159.43 crore during the construction phase, and the project is expected to be completed within 24 months.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal stated that the approval aligns with India’s broader clean energy ambitions and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. He highlighted that the dedicated jetty will strengthen export logistics, integrate Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets, and catalyse investment and employment generation in eastern India.
Officials noted that the facility will incorporate specialised infrastructure and advanced safety systems for handling and storing green energy derivatives. Additionally, provisions have been included for handling other liquid cargo to ensure optimal utilisation during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector and to diversify Paradip Port’s cargo profile.
The approval underscores the Centre’s push toward developing future-ready, sustainable port infrastructure and strengthening India’s position in the global clean energy supply chain.
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