India’s First Indigenous 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant Commissioned

India commissioned its first 1 MW Green Hydrogen plant at Kandla Port to boost clean maritime energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

India’s First Indigenous 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant Commissioned at Kandla

Syllabus: Environment | Infrastructure | Energy (UPSC GS III, Prelims)
Source: TOI

Context:

India has commissioned its first fully indigenous 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. This is a major step under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) and Maritime India Vision 2030.

What is the Project?

A 1 MW green hydrogen production facility, part of a larger 10 MW clean energy project.
Located at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat — first port-based hydrogen plant in India.

Who Developed It?

A 100% Make-in-India initiative, executed by Indian engineers.
Jointly implemented by DPA and engineering partner Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

How It Works

Utilizes indigenously built electrolyzers.
Produces green hydrogen through electrolysis using renewable energy.
Demonstrates India’s technological capability in clean fuel systems.

Objectives

To reduce carbon emissions in maritime transport.
Supports India’s Net Zero targets.
Aligns with National Green Hydrogen Mission and Maritime India Vision 2030.

Key Highlights

Quick Implementation: Built in just 4 months — sets a benchmark in speed and efficiency.
Production Capacity: ~140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
Phased Expansion:
- 1 MW commissioned in Phase 1.
- 5 MW to be added by end of this fiscal.
- Full 10 MW capacity expected by mid-next fiscal year.
Initial Uses: Powers 11 hydrogen buses and port lighting.
Future Goal: Transition entire port operations to green hydrogen.