The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with allied facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port at an estimated cost of ₹797.17 crore, marking a major step in advancing clean energy infrastructure.
The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build operate transfer basis and is designed with a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum. The proposed infrastructure includes a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, specialised handling equipment and associated support facilities to strengthen Paradip Port’s role as a hub for green energy cargo.
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the approval reflects the Centre’s commitment to building future ready green infrastructure. He credited Narendra Modi’s leadership in positioning India as a global leader in clean energy and said Indian ports are being transformed into gateways for sustainable growth and innovation.
He stated that the dedicated green hydrogen jetty will play a critical role in strengthening export logistics and integrating Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets. The project, he said, aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the broader goal of building an Atmanirbhar and environmentally responsible India.
The jetty will have 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 facilitate safe handling of liquid cargo vessels. Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support equivalent to 20 percent of the project cost, amounting to ₹159.43 crore, during the construction phase. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months.
In addition to green hydrogen and ammonia, the facility will incorporate provisions for handling other liquid cargo to ensure optimal utilisation during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector and to diversify the port’s cargo profile.
Officials said the proposed jetty will incorporate specialised infrastructure and advanced safety systems for handling and storing green energy derivatives and other liquid cargo. The project is expected to catalyse investment, generate employment and create a robust green energy ecosystem in eastern India while strengthening port based logistics for clean energy commodities.
The approval reinforces Paradip Port’s strategic importance in India’s maritime and energy transition plans and positions it as a key anchor in the development of an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem.
