Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Thursday inaugurated a 1 megawatt (MW) Green Hydrogen Plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat terming it a “major step” in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2030 vision under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Calling the development a significant milestone in India’s transition towards clean energy, Sonowal said, “This commissioning demonstrates our commitment to Net Zero and sets a new benchmark in India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.”
The newly inaugurated unit is part of a 10 MW Green Hydrogen project, whose foundation was laid by the Prime Minister during his visit to Bhuj on May 26 this year. The completion of the 1 MW module within just four months has been lauded as a symbol of India’s enhanced capabilities in implementing complex green energy projects with speed and scale.
“The DPA has turned that vision into reality — a shining example of speed, scale, and skill under the Maritime India Vision 2030,” the Union Minister said.
The green hydrogen plant is expected to produce approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually and will support maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations.
Sonowal also praised DPA’s broader green initiatives, including the earlier deployment of the country’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug. He noted that the hydrogen facility was fully developed by Indian engineers, making it a symbol of Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat and a model for ports across India to emulate.
“This green hydrogen plant is a testament to the bold and transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It reflects his commitment to a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant India,” Sonowal added.
Congratulating the DPA leadership and engineering partner L&T, the Minister said the project was executed with “remarkable speed and precision.”
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, who also attended the inauguration, called the project a proud moment for Gujarat and the nation. “This initiative reaffirms India’s growing leadership in clean energy and innovation. It’s a bold step towards a sustainable maritime future,” he said.
