The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with allied infrastructure at Paradip Port Authority for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at an estimated cost of ₹797.17 crore.
The project will be implemented on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis and is designed to position Paradip Port as a key hub for green energy cargo in eastern India.
The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment and other associated facilities. 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 enable safe handling of liquid cargo vessels.
Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support equivalent to 20% of the project cost, amounting to ₹159.43 crore, during the construction phase. The project is targeted for completion within 24 months.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said the approval reflects the Centre’s commitment to developing future-ready green infrastructure and strengthening export logistics. He noted that the dedicated green hydrogen jetty will help integrate Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets.
“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 said.
Officials stated that the project aligns with the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is expected to support investments in green energy infrastructure in Odisha, while strengthening port-based logistics for clean energy commodities.
The facility will also include provisions for handling other liquid cargo to ensure optimal utilisation during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector and to diversify Paradip Port’s cargo profile. Advanced safety systems and specialised infrastructure for handling and storing green energy derivatives are planned to support the development of an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem around the port.
