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VOC Port Launches India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Project, Signs MoUs with NTPC Green Energy & IPRCL

Tuticorin’s VOC Port pioneers green hydrogen and strengthens connectivity through strategic MoUs with NTPC Green Energy and IPRCL.
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Tuticorin: Tuticorin-based V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority has signed key memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Indian PSUs NTPC Green Energy Ltd and Indian Port Rail Corporation Limited (IPRCL), marking a major boost to India’s clean energy and green mobility initiatives. The agreements coincide with the inauguration of India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at VOC Port by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.

Pioneering Green Hydrogen at VOC Port

The Green Hydrogen Pilot Project, built at a cost of Rs 3.87 crore, will generate 10 Nm³/hr of green hydrogen. This energy will power port colony streetlights and an electric vehicle charging station. VOC Port thus becomes the first port in India to produce green hydrogen, setting a benchmark for renewable energy adoption at ports.

Strategic MoUs to Enhance Connectivity and Mobility

The MoUs signed include:

  • VOC Port and IPRCL: Focused on developing rail connectivity to the Outer Harbour project, enhancing cargo movement efficiency.
  • VOC Port and NTPC Green Energy Ltd: Aimed at implementing green mobility solutions at the port, including electric vehicle infrastructure.

Also Read: Tuticorin Port Development: Sonowal Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Project, New Terminal and Wind Energy Facility

Expanding the Green Energy Portfolio

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also laid the foundation for a pilot green methanol bunkering and refueling facility with a 750 m³ capacity, at a project cost of Rs 35.34 crore. This initiative aligns with the proposed Coastal Green Shipping Corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin, positioning VOC Port as a central green hub in South India.

Other recent projects at VOC Port include a 400 KW rooftop solar plant, increasing the port’s total rooftop solar capacity to 1.04 MW, the highest among Indian ports. Additionally, a Rs 24.5 crore link conveyor connecting Coal Jetty-I to the port stack yard will enhance coal handling efficiency by 0.72 MMTPA.

About VOC Port Authority

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, based in Tuticorin, is a major Indian port facilitating cargo handling, shipping, and industrial connectivity in South India. The port is actively implementing sustainable and green energy initiatives to support India’s renewable energy and maritime development goals.

About NTPC Green Energy Ltd

NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, focuses on renewable energy generation, including solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects. The company drives India’s energy transition through sustainable and innovative green energy solutions.

About Indian Port Rail Corporation Limited (IPRCL)

IPRCL, a joint venture between Indian Railways and major ports, is dedicated to enhancing port-rail connectivity and cargo logistics efficiency across India. The corporation plays a vital role in integrating rail infrastructure with port operations to support national trade and transportation.

Also Read: NTPC Subsidiary NGEL to Build Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station at VOC Port Under New MoU


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