Paradip Port to Transform into Green-Energy Cargo Hub.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with supporting infrastructure for handling green hydrogen, ammonia, and other liquid cargo at Paradip port, at an estimated cost of ₹797.17 crore. The project will be executed by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on a build-operate-transfer basis, officials said on Thursday.

PPA chairman P L Haranadh said the facility will have a handling capacity of four million tonnes per year and is expected to play a pivotal role in establishing Paradip as a green-energy cargo hub. The project will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment, and other essential infrastructure.

The port authority will provide 20% of the capital during construction, amounting to ₹159.43 crore. The project is targeted for completion within 24 months, Haranadh added.