India has inaugurated its first indigenously manufactured green hydrogen power plant within the port sector, marking a major step forward in the country’s clean energy ambitions. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the 1 MW green hydrogen facility at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, on Thursday.

Built entirely by Indian engineers exemplifying the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the plant is expected to produce approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The project, executed in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), aims to decarbonise maritime operations and aligns with India’s Maritime India Vision 2030. Minister Sonowal described the development as a symbol of India’s green transformation, calling it “a shining example of speed, scale, and skill.”

He noted that this commissioning follows the foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May for a larger 10 MW hydrogen plant in Bhuj. The swift rollout of the 1 MW facility—completed in just four months—was hailed as a new benchmark for green hydrogen deployment in India.The Minister underlined the project’s role in advancing India’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions and praised DPA’s proactive leadership. He also acknowledged DPA’s earlier milestone: launching India’s first all-electric, Made-in-India green tug.

Union Minister of State for Ports, Shantanu Thakur, also praised the initiative, calling it a proud moment for Gujarat and India. He emphasised that this milestone strengthens India’s global leadership in clean energy technologies.

The inauguration was attended by senior government officials, including TK Ramachandran, Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and DPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh. Officials reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting innovative, sustainable, and locally developed solutions for the maritime sector.

By setting a national benchmark, the plant is expected to drive similar green hydrogen deployments across Indian ports, reinforcing the country’s push toward a cleaner, self-reliant energy.