Deendayal Port Authority commissions India’s First Make-In-India 01 Megawatt-Scale Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla
GANDHIDHAM : In a historic milestone towards India’s clean energy transition, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, on Thursday (July 31, 2025) commissioned the country’s first “Make-in-India” 1 Megawatt Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla.
The plant was inaugurated virtually by Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in the august presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways,
Present at the ceremony were Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority; along with senior officials from DPA and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
“This milestone is a proud testament to India’s progress under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and is a significant step towards India’s Net Zero commitment“, said Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways,
The Hon’ble Minister appreciated the speed at which this project has been grounded. He recalled that the foundation stone of a 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant was laid by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during his visit to Bhuj on 26th May 2025. The commissioning of first module of 1 Megawatt Plant, as a part of the 10 Megawatt project within a short span of only four months, sets a new benchmark of project execution for the Green Hydrogen industry in the country. DPA has demonstrated a shining example of Speed, Scale, and Skill in action, he remarked.
With this commissioning, DPA becomes the first port in India to operationalize a Make-In-India Megawatt-scale Green Hydrogen facility, capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This breakthrough marks a pivotal step in maritime decarbonization, enhancing India’s global leadership in sustainable port operations.
Commending the Port’s continuous commitment to green initiatives, the Hon’ble Minister highlighted DPA’s earlier accomplishments — including the deployment of India’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug. He praised the commissioning of a fully Aatma-Nirbhar, future-ready hydrogen ecosystem, built entirely by Indian engineers, as an inspiration for other ports to adopt innovative and eco-friendly solutions.
The Hon’ble Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of Deendayal Port Authority under the leadership of Chairman, and also appreciated the engineers of L&T for delivering this complex project with remarkable efficiency and precision.
As India charts its course toward a greener maritime future, Deendayal Port Authority stands at the forefront of this transformation — leading by example and driving innovation in line with national priorities.
Engineered and developed entirely by Indian engineers under the Make-in-India initiative, the Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla is a “first-in-sector” innovation, reinforcing India’s commitment to green transition, self-reliance, and future-ready port operations. L&T played a critical role in the plant’s design and development.
“This commissioning is not just a technological milestone, but a giant leap towards building a Green Hydrogen hub at Kandla,” said Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA. “It places India firmly on the path to becoming a global green hydrogen leader,” he added.
The project aligns with India’s broader decarbonization goals and the Maritime India Vision 2030, which promotes clean and sustainable port infrastructure.
Kandla now stands as a national pioneer in green hydrogen production in the port sector, setting a precedent for other ports to follow in embracing renewable energy and climate-conscious innovation.