The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved the development of a jetty with allied facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port at an estimated cost of Rs 7,970 million (mn). The project will be implemented by the Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer basis and is designed to support the safe import, export and storage of low carbon fuels. The facility is intended to provide dedicated berth and transfer systems to accommodate emerging hydrogen derivatives alongside conventional liquid cargo.

The Ministry indicated that the initiative is expected to enhance the port's cargo capacity and catalyse investment in the region while generating employment and fostering a robust green energy ecosystem in eastern India. The proposal forms part of broader efforts to align port infrastructure with the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and to attract private and public investment in clean energy logistics. Officials emphasised the need to balance early utilisation with flexibility to serve other liquid cargo during the initial growth phase of the green hydrogen sector.

Planned provisions include specialised handling infrastructure, dedicated storage systems and advanced safety and monitoring equipment suitable for hydrogen and ammonia derivatives. The design approach aims to ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance while allowing for staged capacity expansion as the market matures. By incorporating facilities capable of handling multiple liquid commodities the port authority expects to optimise berth utilisation and reduce idle capacity risks. The development is also intended to strengthen supply chains for downstream green energy projects in the state.

Authorities anticipate that the jetty will support wider investments in green energy infrastructure across Odisha and enhance port based logistics for clean energy commodities, thereby improving the commercial attractiveness of the port. The build-operate-transfer model is expected to mobilise technical expertise and financing from the private sector while retaining strategic oversight by the port authority. The project is projected to contribute to regional employment and to create industrial linkages that could accelerate the transition to low carbon fuels.