Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal for approving the construction of a ₹797.17 crore dedicated jetty at Paradip Port. This jetty will handle green hydrogen, ammonia, and other liquid cargo, positioning Odisha as a future-ready maritime economy and enhancing its role in the green energy sector. With a capacity of 4 MTPA, the project aims to connect Odisha’s green hydrogen production clusters to global markets, boost clean energy export logistics, and contribute to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The project, approved on Thursday, will be executed by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis. It will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum, strengthening Paradip Port’s position as a hub for green energy cargo. The infrastructure will comprise a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment, and related facilities. The jetty will feature a centre-to-centre distance of 279 meters between extreme end dolphins and a dredged depth of 14.3 meters in front of the berth to ensure safe handling of liquid cargo vessels.
Paradip Port Authority will offer capital support equivalent to 20% of the project cost, totaling ₹159.43 crore, during the construction phase. The project is anticipated to be finalized within 24 months. Aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s goals, this initiative is set to encourage investments in green energy infrastructure in Odisha and enhance port-based logistics for clean energy commodities. The proposed jetty will incorporate specialized infrastructure and advanced safety systems to handle and store green energy derivatives and other liquid cargo, fostering the development of an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem around Paradip Port.
