India identifies three ports in Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin to develop as export hubs for Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol
hydrogen market, the Ministry of Shipping and Ports has identified three key ports—Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin—as focal points for the export of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol within the next seven years, a TOI report stated.
The primary objective now is to establish the essential infrastructure at these ports, facilitating the storage, handling, and bunkering of these eco-friendly fuels and their derivatives. India's ambitious target is to create a capacity for exporting approximately 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen and its derivatives annually by the year 2030.
This strategic initiative aligns with the objectives outlined in the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which seeks to harness hydrogen's potential in various industrial sectors, including fertilizers and petrochemicals.
Furthermore, hydrogen derivatives, as a low-carbon fuel alternative, have immense potential in transportation sectors like shipping, metro rail, and trains.
Sources told TOI that the Odisha government is currently in the process of allocating land in the vicinity of Paradip Port to manufacturers specializing in green hydrogen and its derivatives. The port authority is also planning to develop shared infrastructure facilities for the green hydrogen project, including the dedicated handling of ammonia and its derivatives.
