India’s first indigenously built green hydrogen plant was inaugurated at Kandla Port, Gujarat, by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Set up by the Deendayal Port Authority in just four months, the 1MW facility marks a major push toward clean energy, port decarbonization, and India’s Make in India initiative. The plant will support green mobility at the port and aims to expand into a 10MW facility by next fiscal.

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• India’s first Make in India green hydrogen plant launched at Kandla Port, Gujarat.
• Built by Deendayal Port Authority in just 4 months; current capacity 1MW.
• Part of 10MW green hydrogen project to decarbonize port operations.
• First green hydrogen facility at any Indian port; electrolyzer locally made.
• Plant to power 11 buses and streetlights within port in initial phase.
• Future use to include tugs, vessels, and all port vehicles.
• 5MW more capacity to be added by end of current fiscal year.
• Full 10MW plant to be operational by mid-next fiscal; 140 MT hydrogen/year expected.
• Supports India’s maritime decarbonization and global green energy leadership.
• Foundation stone laid by PM Modi on May 26, 2025, during Bhuj visit.