As global maritime regulations tighten and low-emission shipping gains traction, Indian ports are ramping up their initiatives to align with evolving international norms. With the government setting a target for green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol bunkering across all major deep-water ports by 2035, the transition to cleaner marine fuels is no longer a long-term vision, it is a fast-approaching reality. 

This webinar will examine India’s readiness to meet this challenge. Anchored in national frameworks like the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the conversation will assess the status of bunkering infrastructure, recent policy shifts, and progress at early pilot sites. Ports such as Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin have already been identified for first-mover initiatives, with land allocation, berth planning, and early investment underway. 

However, unlocking full potential of these green ports will require resolving key barriers. Ports must establish robust fuel-handling infrastructure, upgrade safety systems, and tackle operational complexities in managing new fuel types. The average Indian-flagged vessel is over 15 years old, making retrofits essential but also costly and technically demanding. As green hydrogen and ammonia bring new handling risks, skilling port personnel and updating SOPs are emerging as critical priorities. 

International partnerships with Singapore, Denmark, and Norway are beginning to bring technical expertise and cross-border corridor planning into the conversation. Over the next three years, India must scale up pilot projects, mobilize investment through PPPs and green finance tools, and align development with global safety and emissions standards. 

Discussion Themes: 

Infrastructure Readiness: Status and near-term plans for bunkering green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol 

Compliance & Retrofits: Strategies for making older Indian vessels compliant with global regulations 

Shipbuilding & Technical Hurdles: Readiness of Indian yards and operators to build or convert vessels for cleaner fuels 

Safety, Storage, and Operations: Emerging standards, land use issues, and technical preparation for new fuel types 

Policy & Finance: Enabling investments via Harit Sagar guidelines and other national/regional frameworks 

Collaboration & Global Corridors: Cross-border initiatives, technology partnerships, and learning from international pilots 

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India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4th January 2023 with the vision of establishing a robust Green Hydrogen ecosystem in the country. The Mission seeks to synergize demand and supply while fostering enabling policy and regulatory frameworks to drive innovative and affordable solutions. Green Hydrogen holds the potential to replace fossil fuels and fossil-based feedstocks in several hard-to-abate sectors such as Refineries, Fertilisers, Steel, and Chemicals, as well as emerging sectors like Aviation and Shipping.

To further this vision, the Government of India is organizing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2025) from 06–07 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conference aims to explore recent advancements and upcoming technologies across the entire Green Hydrogen value chain. This global platform will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and policymakers to deliberate on the evolving Green Hydrogen landscape.

The two-day event will feature plenary sessions, expert panel discussions, and technical presentations, focusing on the development of a comprehensive Green Hydrogen ecosystem. Topics will include hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and downstream applications, along with critical areas such as green financing, workforce upskilling, and start-up innovation. The conference will play a key role in catalyzing a systemic approach to support global decarbonization goals through Green Hydrogen.