Growth of Green Hydrogen in India's Ports
Key Ideas
- Deendayal Port Authority is developing 5.5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production units near Kandla port, Gujarat, by 2030-31.
- Kandla port is also setting up a 300 MLD desalination plant to meet water requirements for the green hydrogen projects.
- NTPC is partnering with DPA to set up a hydrogen plant for hydrogen-powered buses, with 11 buses expected to operate by August 2025.
- Gujarat has attracted significant investment proposals for green hydrogen projects, despite lacking a dedicated green hydrogen policy.
The Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, India, has allocated 3400 acres of land for the development of 5.5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production units by 2030-31. This initiative is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with companies like Reliance, Larsen & Toubro, Welspun, and AM Green Hydrogen setting up facilities. The port is also constructing a 300 MLD desalination plant to support the water needs of these projects. Moreover, a partnership with NTPC will see the introduction of 11 hydrogen buses at Kandla, expected to be operational by August 2025. The region has attracted significant investment, with Gujarat leading with $76 billion in proposals despite lacking a formal green hydrogen policy. Other coastal states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha have also seen substantial interest in green hydrogen projects, highlighting the industry's growth potential in India.