Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port on Friday.
The green hydrogen pilot project will power streetlights and an electric vehicle charging station in the port colony. “With this launch, VOC Port has become the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen,” an official statement said.
Speaking at the occasion, Sonowal said India aims to be among the world’s top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030, and top five by 2047.
The minister also laid foundation for a pilot green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility. This is aligned with the proposed coastal green shipping corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin.
“The initiative is expected to position VOC Port as a key green bunkering hub in south India,” the statement added.
The green hydrogen pilot project will power streetlights and an electric vehicle charging station in the port colony. “With this launch, VOC Port has become the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen,” an official statement said.
Speaking at the occasion, Sonowal said India aims to be among the world’s top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030, and top five by 2047.
A landmark day for India's clean energy transition. Delighted to inaugurate the Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at VOC Port, Tuticorin, making it India's first port to produce green hydrogen.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 5, 2025
Established at a cost of ₹3.87 crore, the facility will produce 10 Nm³/hr of green… pic.twitter.com/TIx3xe53H4
The minister also laid foundation for a pilot green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility. This is aligned with the proposed coastal green shipping corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin.
“The initiative is expected to position VOC Port as a key green bunkering hub in south India,” the statement added.
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