Gujarat, Tamil Nadu ports set to develop hydrogen hubs

India’s plans to introduce hydrogen as a fuel have gained momentum with the VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu and the Deendayal Port in Gujarat all set to develop hydrogen hubs.

The shipping ministry has asked these two ports to also buy hydrogen powered ‘green tug’ boats, used for ushering large ships into berths, said officials aware of the development. The Cochin Shipyard is in advanced stages of developing green tugs that run on hydrogen, they said.