India's First 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant Inaugurated at Deendayal Port, Kandla

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated India's first 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla. The minister called it a major step toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2030 vision under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The plant marks a key milestone in India’s shift towards clean energy and reflects the country’s commitment to reaching Net Zero emissions. It highlights the government's focus on green transformation through sustainable port operations and renewable energy adoption.

“DPA has turned that vision into reality, a shining example of speed, scale, and skill under Maritime India Vision 2030,” said the Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

The plant is capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually and is poised to play a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations.

Shri Sonowal also lauded DPA’s continuous commitment to green initiatives, citing the earlier deployment of India’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug. The Minister praised the establishment of a fully Aatma-Nirbhar, future-ready hydrogen ecosystem built entirely by Indian engineers, and called it an inspiration for ports across the country to adopt eco-friendly and innovative technologies.

“This Green Hydrogen Plant is a shining testament to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, whose bold and transformative National Green Hydrogen Mission is steering India towards a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant future. Under his guidance, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in sustainable maritime development,” said Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

Congratulating the leadership of DPA and the engineering excellence of L&T, the Minister said: “I commend the entire team of Deendayal Port Authority, led by the Chairman, and appreciate the engineers of L&T for delivering this complex project with remarkable speed and precision.”

The Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shri Shantanu Thakur also praised the landmark achievement, stating, “This is a proud moment not just for Gujarat, but for the entire country. The commissioning of this Green Hydrogen plant at DPA highlights India’s growing leadership in clean energy, innovation, and self-reliance. I congratulate the entire team for taking this bold step towards a sustainable maritime future.”