India plans green hydrogen bunkering facilities across major ports
India has set a deadline of 2035 to establish green hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facilities at major ports to reduce its carbon footprint. As one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters, the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Initially, three ports, namely Paradip in the east, Kandla in the west, and Tuticorin in the south, will have bunker facilities for green hydrogen and ammonia, and the goal is to cover all 12 major ports with green hydrogen bunkering facilities by 2035. The government is considering financing options for converting these ports into green ports. India has over 200 ports along its 7,500 km (4,660 miles) coastline, with the 12 major ones accounting for 95% of its trade volume and 65% of its trade value. Authorities plan to power at least 50% of the vehicle and equipment needs of major ports with electricity by 2030, replacing diesel, and increasing this figure to 90% by 2047.