Deendayal Port Authority commissions 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant as major initiative towards Green Ecosystem

New Delhi: Deendayal Port Authority, in a major achievement, has commissioned a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant in Kandla.

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has inaugurated the 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla.

This development has been cited as a major step towards fulfilling the 2030 vision of government policy towards the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

This milestone achieved will act as a powerful symbol of India’s green transformation and reinforce the nation’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions.

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The plant is capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually and is poised to play a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations.

The Minister has appreciated the Port Authority’s continuous commitment to green initiatives, citing the earlier deployment of India’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug.

This Power Plant establishment under Make In India initiative, future-ready hydrogen ecosystem built entirely by Indian engineers, is an inspiration for ports across the country to adopt eco-friendly and innovative technologies.