Centre Clears Rs 797 crore green hydrogen terminal at Paradip Port

In a major push to India’s clean energy ambitions, the Centre has given the green light for the construction of a dedicated green hydrogen and ammonia handling jetty at Paradip Port in Odisha. The project, cleared by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 797.17 crore and is expected to significantly strengthen India’s green energy logistics network.

The upcoming facility will be built and operated by the Paradip Port Authority under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. Designed with a capacity to handle 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), the terminal is set to emerge as a key infrastructure node under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

At the heart of the project is a dedicated jetty equipped to manage green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo. The infrastructure plan includes storage tanks, pipelines, advanced cargo handling systems and supporting utilities, all tailored to meet global safety and operational standards.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal described the approval as a landmark step toward transforming Indian ports into engines of sustainable growth. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for driving India’s clean energy transition and modernising maritime infrastructure to align with future energy demands.

According to project details, the jetty will feature a centre-to-centre span of 279 metres between extreme end dolphins, with a dredged depth of 14.3 metres at the berth. This configuration will allow the safe and efficient berthing of liquid cargo vessels.

To facilitate timely implementation, the Paradip Port Authority will contribute 20 percent of the total project cost, approximately Rs 159.43 crore, as capital support during the construction phase. The facility is slated for completion within 24 months.

Officials noted that the project will play a strategic role in connecting Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production hubs to international markets. By strengthening export infrastructure, the terminal is expected to boost investor confidence, generate employment, and stimulate ancillary industries across eastern India.

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In addition to green hydrogen and ammonia, the facility will be capable of handling other liquid cargo, ensuring operational flexibility and optimal asset utilisation during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector.

With specialised infrastructure and advanced safety mechanisms built into its design, the Paradip green hydrogen jetty is poised to become a cornerstone in India’s evolving clean energy ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in sustainable fuels and green logistics.