To ensure optimal utilisation during the sector’s early growth, the facility will accommodate other liquid cargo, broadening Paradip Port’s cargo mix.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with allied facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port at an estimated cost of ₹7.97 billion. An official statement released on Thursday stated that the Paradip Port Authority will implement the project 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 of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the approval reflects the Centre’s commitment to building future‑ready green infrastructure, adding that the jetty will play a critical role in strengthening export logistics and integrating Odisha’s emerging green hydrogen production clusters with global markets.
“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.”
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.
Paradip Port Authority will provide capital support equivalent to 20 per cent of the project cost, amounting to ₹1.59 billion, during the construction phase. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months.
The jetty will have a centre‑to‑centre distance of 279 meters between end dolphins and a dredged depth of 14.3 meters in front of the berth to enable safe handling of liquid cargo vessels.
It 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.
The announcement comes at a time when India is striving to reclaim its thousands‑year‑old maritime legacy through policy interventions, enhanced investments, and new projects. On February 23, Sonowal inaugurated and laid the foundation of projects worth more than ₹15 billion at the VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), Tuticorin infrastructure expansion, renewable energy integration, and digital modernisation.