In a significant boost to India’s clean energy ambitions, the Centre has approved 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.
The facility will be built and operated by the Paradip Port Authority under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. With a designed capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), the terminal is poised to become a critical infrastructure component under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The project includes the development of a dedicated jetty capable of handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo. Supporting infrastructure will feature storage tanks, pipelines, advanced cargo handling systems and modern utilities designed to meet international safety and operational standards.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal described the approval as a landmark step in transforming Indian ports into hubs of sustainable growth. He highlighted that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of accelerating India’s clean energy transition while modernising maritime infrastructure to meet future energy requirements.
Technically, the jetty will have a centre-to-centre span of 279 metres between extreme end dolphins and a dredged depth of 14.3 metres at the berth. This design will enable safe and efficient berthing of liquid cargo vessels.
To ensure timely execution, the Paradip Port Authority will provide 20 percent of the project cost—approximately Rs 159.43 crore—as capital support during construction. The terminal is expected to be completed within 24 months.
Officials stated that the project will strengthen Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen ecosystem by linking production hubs with global markets. The enhanced export infrastructure is anticipated to attract investment, create employment opportunities, and stimulate ancillary industries in eastern India.
In addition to green hydrogen and ammonia, the facility will also handle other liquid cargo, ensuring operational flexibility and optimal asset utilisation during the sector’s initial expansion phase.
