In a development aimed at advancing India’s clean energy goals, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has commissioned the country’s first megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant developed under the Make-in-India initiative.
The 1 MW plant is the first module of a larger 10 MW green hydrogen facility, for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone during his visit to Bhuj on 26 May 2025. The project has been implemented by engineering firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and is expected to produce around 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
Maritime decarbonisation push
The facility was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of Minister of State Shantanu Thakur, Ports Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, and DPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh.Speaking at the event, Sonowal said, “DPA has turned that vision into reality, a shining example of speed, scale, and skill under Maritime India Vision 2030.” He also highlighted the earlier deployment of India’s first all-electric green tug at DPA and called on other ports to adopt similar technologies.
Minister of State Shantanu Thakur said the plant marked a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations, adding, “This is a proud moment not just for Gujarat, but for the entire country. The commissioning of this Green Hydrogen plant at DPA highlights India’s growing leadership in clean energy, innovation, and self-reliance.”
The commissioning of the DPA facility follows a series of pilot projects and policy initiatives across states to integrate green hydrogen in industrial clusters, transport, and refuelling networks.
