Cochin port likely to invite EoI to execute green hydrogen pilot

Cochin Port Authority is focussing on inviting Expressions of Interest shortly to execute a green hydrogen pilot project, which is expected to start production within a year.

According to its Chairman B Kasiviswanathan, the port has already got existing capabilities and rich experience of handing liquid cargo, especially chemicals like ammonia. The port therefore will be in an advantageous situation to build bunkering facility for green hydrogen and its derivatives

The port is exploring various project proposals for developing green hydrogen pilots. Cochin Port will invite proposal ideas from stakeholders to finalise the scope of the pilot project. Cochin Port Authority, Indian Ports Association and industry stakeholders will prioritise working together on these proposals.

The ‘Harit Sagar’ – Green Port Guidelines aims to achieve a zero-carbon emission goal by establishing ‘Green Ammonia’ bunkers and refuelling facilities at major ports by 2035. With its exceptional connectivity to domestic and international shipping routes, Cochin could serve as a potential testing ground for green hydrogen initiatives. This gives Cochin an opportunity to emerge as a “Lighthouse Port,” setting a precedent for other ports to lead the green hydrogen transition.

The workshop, which marked the beginning of the Green Hydrogen Pilot Planning, was attended by over 50 industry partners from 25 institutions, including green hydrogen developers, consumers, electrolyser providers and multilateral organisations.