Centre Approves ₹797 Crore 4 MTPA Green Hydrogen Jetty at Paradip Port; Sonowal Credits PM Modi’s Leadership in Advancing Clean Energy Infrastructure

The Centre has approved the development of a dedicated green hydrogen and ammonia handling jetty at Paradip Port Authority with an estimated investment of ₹797.17 crore, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) announced on Wednesday.

The project will be implemented on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis and is designed with a cargo handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The facility will cater to green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo, positioning Paradip Port as a key hub for emerging clean energy logistics.

According to the ministry, the infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, advanced handling equipment and associated facilities to support safe and efficient cargo movement.

Infrastructure Specifications

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 facilitate the handling of liquid cargo vessels. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support equivalent to 20% of the total project cost — amounting to ₹159.43 crore — during the construction phase.

Alignment With National Green Hydrogen Mission

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the approval underscores the Centre’s push to build future-ready green infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He noted that the dedicated green hydrogen jetty would strengthen export logistics and integrate Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets. The project is aligned with the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to catalyse investments in clean energy infrastructure in eastern India.

Officials said the facility will also incorporate provisions for handling other liquid cargo during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector, ensuring optimal asset utilisation and diversification of Paradip Port’s cargo portfolio.

The proposed infrastructure will integrate specialised systems and advanced safety mechanisms for handling and storing green energy derivatives, supporting the development of an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem centred around Paradip Port.