Modi Govt approves ₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty project at Paradip Port, Odisha

The Union Shipping Ministry has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with allied facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port. This would come at an estimated cost of Rs 797.17 crores. The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.

The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum and is designed to strengthen Paradip Port’s role as a hub for green energy cargo. The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment and associated facilities.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “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.”

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 expected to be completed within 24 months.

The Minister believes that the dedicated green hydrogen jetty will play a critical role in strengthening export logistics and integrating Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets.

“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.

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.

The proposed jetty will incorporate specialised infrastructure and advanced safety systems for handling and storing green energy derivatives and other liquid cargo, supporting the development of an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem around Paradip Port.