Secretary MoPSW reviews green hydrogen hub progress at VOC port

By Admin

01 Jan, 2026

Introduction
India’s maritime sector is steadily moving towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. In line with the national decarbonisation roadmap, V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority is emerging as a key driver of green energy adoption. A recent high-level review meeting highlighted the progress of the Green Hydrogen Hub initiatives at the port and reaffirmed its role in building future-ready maritime infrastructure.

High-Level Review by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of the Green Hydrogen Hub initiatives at VOC Port, Tuticorin. The review focused on evaluating how these projects are contributing to sustainable port development and strengthening India’s green maritime ecosystem.

Participation of Port Leadership and Officials
The meeting was attended by the Chairperson of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, along with Deputy Chairperson Shri Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, and senior port officials. Their presence underscored the Port Authority’s strong institutional commitment to supporting India’s clean energy transition and aligning port operations with environmental sustainability goals.

Key Green Initiatives at VOC Port
During the review, the Chairperson presented a detailed overview of the port’s major green initiatives. These include the Green Hydrogen Demonstration Plant, which aims to explore hydrogen as a clean energy source for port operations, the Green Methanol Bunkering Facility designed to support low-emission marine fuels, and Green Mobility projects focused on reducing the carbon footprint of internal transport and logistics within the port area.

Driving Sustainable and Future-Ready Maritime Infrastructure
These initiatives collectively highlight VOC Port’s proactive approach to adopting clean energy solutions and modernising port operations. By integrating green hydrogen, alternative fuels, and sustainable mobility, the port is positioning itself as a model for environmentally responsible maritime infrastructure in India.

Conclusion
The review meeting chaired by the Secretary, MoPSW, marks an important milestone in monitoring and accelerating the Green Hydrogen Hub initiatives at VOC Port. With strong leadership support and well-defined green projects, the port continues to play a crucial role in advancing India’s vision of a decarbonised, sustainable, and future-ready maritime sector.