India to develop Hydrogen Hub at Kandla under National Green Hydrogen Mission

January 30, 2026 1:22 AM

India to develop Hydrogen Hub at Kandla under National Green Hydrogen Mission

India is stepping up its green energy transition with the development of a Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce and export around 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen over the next five to six years. The initiative is a key part of India’s long-term strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said India’s future energy landscape ...

PM Modi lauds India’s first green hydrogen plant in port sector at Kandla

August 3, 2025 5:23 PM

PM Modi lauds India’s first green hydrogen plant in port sector at Kandla

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed a landmark step towards sustainability with the commissioning of India’s first Make-in-India Green Hydrogen Plant in the port sector at Kandla, Gujarat. The project, undertaken by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), marks a major stride in the nation’s efforts to achieve its Net-Zero emissions target. In a post on X, the Deendayal Port Authority announced the development, stating, “Fueling Progress with Green Innovation! Deendayal Port Authori...

Union Minister Sonowal unveils ₹57,000 crore capacity to boost at Kandla Port

January 7, 2025 10:09 PM

Union Minister Sonowal unveils ₹57,000 crore capacity to boost at Kandla Port

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has announced two major initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of Kandla Port, involving a total investment of ₹57,000 crores. These projects include the construction of a new Mega Shipbuilding Facility and the development of a new cargo terminal outside Kandla Creek. The Mega Shipbuilding Facility, with an investment of ₹30,000 crores, aims to create technical capabilities for manufacturing Very Large Crude Carriers (V...