NTPC Green Energy Partners with Paradip Port for Hydrogen Projects

31 Oct 2025 CW Team

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) to explore collaboration opportunities in green hydrogen and its derivatives.

The agreement was signed during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai and exchanged in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi.

Under the MoU, both entities will jointly explore the development and implementation of green hydrogen-based mobility projects within the Paradip Port area. The partnership will also assess the potential for production, storage, and utilization of green hydrogen and its derivatives, strengthening India’s roadmap towards sustainable port operations and clean energy transition.

The collaboration aligns with NTPC’s vision to drive India’s energy transformation through renewable and green hydrogen initiatives, while supporting Paradip Port Authority’s commitment to developing eco-friendly maritime infrastructure.

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