India’s First Port-based Green Hydrogen Plant

Context:

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways inaugurated a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, as part of the 10 MW project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

About the Green Hydrogen Plant at DPA:

Commissioned: 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant inaugurated on 31 July 2025.
Location:Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat.
Implementing Agency: L&T (engineering and construction partner).
Production Capacity: Approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
Part of a Larger Project: The 1 MW plant is the first module of a 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant, whose foundation stone was laid on 26 May 2025 in Bhuj by the Prime Minister.

Strategic Importance:

Aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030 and the broader goals of Net Zero Emissions.
Supports decarbonisation of port operations, replacing conventional fuel-based energy systems in maritime logistics.
Demonstrates speed, scale, and precision in implementation, setting a national benchmark in green hydrogen infrastructure.

National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM):

Launched: January 2023.
Aim: India to become a global hub for production, usage, and export of green hydrogen.
Target: To produce 5 MMT of green hydrogen annually by 2030 with a focus on mobility, industry, and power sectors.
Promotes AatmaNirbharta (self-reliance) and technological innovation in clean energy.