The Government of India has approved the construction of a jetty at Paradip Port with an estimated cost of ₹797 crore to handle green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo, officials said.
The sanctioned project aims to develop dedicated infrastructure at the port to support the handling, storage and transportation of energy transition commodities such as green hydrogen and green ammonia, along with other liquid bulk products. This initiative is expected to enhance Paradip Port’s capability to serve emerging energy and industrial markets while strengthening its overall cargo handling portfolio.
Under the project, specialised berths and associated facilities will be constructed to accommodate vessels carrying green hydrogen, green ammonia and other liquid cargo. The infrastructure will be equipped with appropriate pipelines, storage tanks, safety systems and material handling equipment tailored to the unique requirements of these commodities.
Development of the jetty is part of the broader strategy to augment India’s port infrastructure in line with evolving energy trends and global supply chain shifts. The facility is expected to improve Paradip Port’s competitiveness as a multi-cargo gateway and support seamless operations for both traditional and next-generation energy carriers.
The new jetty’s design will incorporate safety and environmental safeguards to handle hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products. Engineering, procurement and construction contracts will be awarded following detailed project planning and tendering processes.
Officials said that the jetty project is aligned with national priorities to promote clean energy infrastructure, facilitate export and import of green commodities, and spur economic growth through enhanced maritime logistics capacity.
With the approval now in place, work on detailed engineering, land acquisition if required and other preparatory activities is expected to begin shortly, enabling eventual commencement of construction.
The jetty at Paradip Port is anticipated to not only support traditional liquid cargo traffic but also play a significant role in scaling up port readiness for green hydrogen and ammonia shipments, in line with India’s growing focus on energy transition and sustainability.
