Paradip Port advances green fuel export ambitions

Paradip Port is moving ahead with plans to become a major green energy export hub, following talks with a high-level delegation from Japan’s Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company and India’s ACME Group. The meeting focused on building a world-class green fuel export ecosystem at the port.

The Mitsubishi Gas Chemical delegation, led by Managing Executive Officer Hideaki Akase and Executive Officer Masahiko Naito, met with Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman P. L. Haranadh and Deputy Chairperson T. Venu Gopal to discuss strengthening cooperation on the initiative.

Green methanol supply agreement

The discussions build on a 10-year agreement under which ACME Group will supply 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical from its upcoming facility at Paradip. The project forms part of Odisha’s Rs 67,000-crore investment push into green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol, aimed at positioning the state as a global clean energy hub.

Port infrastructure readiness

Haranadh said Paradip Port is strategically positioned to support the global shift to clean energy, citing its infrastructure and secured international offtake agreements. “Paradip Port is fully equipped to emerge as a leading gateway for green energy exports, sustainable marine fuels, and clean cargo logistics,” he said.

The talks highlighted the port’s role in supporting India’s clean energy goals through infrastructure built for large-scale exports of green hydrogen derivatives and other sustainable fuels.

IMO decarbonisation push

The collaboration comes as the International Maritime Organization tightens decarbonisation targets for global shipping, adding urgency to efforts by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, ACME Group, and PPA to build a competitive and reliable green fuel export value chain.

With deep-draft berths, advanced cargo-handling facilities, and strong multimodal connectivity, Paradip Port is positioning itself as a key hub for clean energy exports and sustainable maritime trade.