Why in news?
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recognised three major ports—Deendayal in Gujarat, V.O. Chidambaranar in Tamil Nadu and Paradip in Odisha—as green hydrogen hubs. The announcement on 11 October 2025 marks a step towards developing integrated ecosystems for producing, storing and exporting green hydrogen.
Context and rationale
India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, aims to produce 5 million tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030 and to become a global leader in the emerging fuel. Ports play a pivotal role because they can house electrolysers powered by renewable energy, provide storage and facilitate shipping. Recognising ports as hubs encourages focused investment and planning.
Plans for the three ports
- Deendayal Port, Gujarat: Located near solar and wind farms in Kutch, it will focus on large‑scale hydrogen and ammonia production for export to West Asia and Europe.
- V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu: The port will develop a hydrogen valley cluster integrating industries, laboratories and start‑ups to drive innovation and adoption in the southern region.
- Paradip Port, Odisha: Positioned close to major steel plants and a petrochemical complex, Paradip will support decarbonisation of heavy industry through green hydrogen and green ammonia.
Significance
Designating ports as green hydrogen hubs signals India’s commitment to decarbonising transport and industry. It could attract domestic and foreign investment, create new jobs and position India as a supplier of clean fuel to the world. Careful planning must ensure that hydrogen production uses renewable energy and that environmental impacts—especially on marine ecosystems—are minimised.