In a landmark move towards sustainable maritime operations, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has commissioned India’s first indigenously developed 1 Megawatt Green Hydrogen Plant. The plant was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, marking a significant step forward in India’s clean energy journey.
The event was graced by Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority, and senior officials from the Port and L&T.
Key Highlights:
- India’s First 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant:
- Commissioned under the Make-in-India initiative at Deendayal Port, Kandla.
- Part of a larger 10 MW Green Hydrogen Project announced by the Prime Minister in May 2025.
- Fast-tracked Execution:
- The 1 MW module was completed in just 4 months—a benchmark for green hydrogen infrastructure in India.
- Capacity & Impact:
- Can generate 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
- Puts India on the global map for maritime decarbonization and clean port operations.
- Sustainability in Action:
- Complements DPA’s earlier green initiatives such as India’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug.
- The hydrogen ecosystem was 100% engineered and executed by Indian talent, showcasing Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat in practice.
- Leadership Recognition:
- The Minister lauded the DPA team and L&T engineers for their speed, precision, and execution excellence.
- Called the project a “shining example of Speed, Scale, and Skill.”
What This Means for India’s Green Maritime Mission:
This commissioning is more than a technological milestone — it’s a statement of intent. Deendayal Port Authority is not just modernizing port infrastructure but pioneering India’s green shipping vision, aligning perfectly with the country’s Net Zero goals.
“This project sets a new benchmark in project execution for the green hydrogen industry in India,” said Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
As India continues to accelerate its clean energy transition, DPA’s leadership highlights how ports can be innovation hubs driving national sustainability agendas.
