Source: ET
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recognised three major Indian ports — Deendayal (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip (Odisha) — as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to accelerate India’s clean energy transition.
About India Recognises Three Key Ports As Green Hydrogen Hubs:
What it is?
- Green Hydrogen Hubs are integrated clusters that bring together production, storage, transportation, and utilisation of green hydrogen and its derivatives (like green ammonia and methanol) within a defined region.
Aim: The primary goal of Green Hydrogen Hubs is to create self-sustaining regional ecosystems for hydrogen production and use, reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and shipping, and establish India as a global leader in green hydrogen technology and exports.
Part of: These hubs are developed under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM),
Key Features:
- Cluster-Based Model: Promotes region-specific hydrogen valleys that integrate renewable power, industry, and logistics to ensure efficiency and cost reduction.
- Infrastructure Integration: Combines production units, storage facilities, and transport networks (pipelines, ports) for seamless hydrogen supply chains.
- Innovation & R&D Focus: Encourages technological advancement, pilot projects, and public–private partnerships to enhance production efficiency.
- Export Orientation: Positions India’s coastal hubs as export gateways for green hydrogen and ammonia to global markets.
- Policy & Financial Support: Guided by the Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVIC) scheme and supported through fiscal incentives, infrastructure grants, and R&D funding.
Ports Recognised as Green Hydrogen Hubs:
- Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat): Western coast hub for export-linked hydrogen value chain.
- V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu): Southern hub integrating renewable energy and industrial clusters.
- Paradip Port Authority (Odisha): Eastern hub focusing on industrial hydrogen use and coastal shipping decarbonisation.
