Deendayal and Mundra Ports’ Green Hydrogen Hub Boosts Economic Development

Deendayal port in Kandla and Mundra port, located 75 km apart, jointly handled 476 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in 2022-23, with Mundra handling 339 MT and DP handling 137 MT. The upcoming green hydrogen hub in the region, with massive investments from both ports – nearly ₹1.45 billion from DP and $50 billion from Adani Group – is expected to further boost economic development. At the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) entered into 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading companies involved in the development of green hydrogen, its derivatives, and related industries infrastructure.

DPA has disclosed these developments across its extensive land holdings of 26,000 acres, and the electronic land auction process was initiated on October 16. The DPA has decided on a combined plant to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia, identifying 300 acres for 1 MTPA of ammonia and floating tenders for 12 plots of 300 acres each. Mehta, the Chairman, attributes the port’s good response from major companies to its established ecosystem for handling liquid cargo and plans for future expansion.

The Adani Group has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), to invest in backward integration as part of its proposed green hydrogen venture, with the first project to be implemented in Gujarat in phases. Successful implementation of these projects could enable ports to achieve net zero targets and reduce emissions, while also potentially leading to a reduction in energy imports for India and positioning the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production.

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