THEBUSINESSBTES BUREAU
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
In a decisive push towards building a clean-energy logistics backbone,
the Centre has approved a ₹797.17-crore dedicated green hydrogen and ammonia handling jetty at Paradip
Port, positioning the Odisha gateway as a strategic anchor for India’s emerging
green fuel economy. The project, to be developed by the Paradip Port Authority
on a build-operate-transfer basis, will have a handling capacity of 4 million
tonnes per annum and is slated for completion within 24 months.
The proposed facility will comprise a dedicated jetty, pipelines, storage
systems, advanced handling equipment and allied infrastructure designed
specifically for green hydrogen derivatives and other liquid cargo. With a
dredged depth of 14.3 metres and a centre-to-centre distance of 279 metres
between extreme end dolphins, the berth will enable safe accommodation of
specialised liquid cargo vessels and future-ready green fuel carriers.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said
the approval underscores the government’s long-term commitment to sustainable
port-led development and clean energy logistics.
“This approval is a direct outcome
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji’s inspiring and decisive leadership in
positioning India as a global leader in clean energy. Under his guidance, our
ports are being transformed into gateways for green growth, innovation and sustainable
logistics,” Sarbananda Sonowal said.
Paradip Port Authority will extend capital support of ₹159.43
crore — equivalent to 20 per cent of the project cost — during the construction
phase, a move expected to accelerate private participation and ensure timely execution. The jetty will also handle other
liquid cargo in the initial years to optimise capacity utilisation and
diversify the port’s cargo mix.
The minister emphasised that the infrastructure will be pivotal in
linking Odisha’s upcoming green hydrogen production clusters with international
markets, strengthening export logistics and catalysing investments across the
eastern region.
“Guided by Prime Minister Modi
ji’s vision of an Atmanirbhar and environmentally responsible India, we are
building world-class port infrastructure that supports the National Green
Hydrogen Mission. The Paradip project will not only enhance cargo capacity but
also catalyse investment, generate employment and create a robust green energy
ecosystem in eastern India,” Sonowal added.
Officials noted that the specialised terminal will incorporate advanced
safety systems for storage and transfer of green energy derivatives, aligning
with global standards for handling ammonia and hydrogen-based fuels. The
project is expected to spur port-based industrial development, attract
clean-energy investments and reinforce Paradip’s position as a key maritime hub
in India’s decarbonisation roadmap.
With this approval, Paradip Port moves a step closer to becoming a
critical node in the country’s green hydrogen supply chain, integrating
maritime infrastructure with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and signalling
a structural shift towards sustainable, future-ready trade logistics.
