en.Wedoany.com Reported - The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2Global, becoming the country's first port to establish an export corridor for green hydrogen and its derivatives to Europe, marking a key step in India's clean energy trade strategy.
The MoU was signed on June 3, 2026, at the port headquarters in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, providing a strategic framework for developing green hydrogen infrastructure, facilitating export logistics, and creating a dedicated maritime supply chain connecting India's southern coast to European markets.
The agreement positions VOCPA as a key gateway for India's emerging green hydrogen economy, enabling large-scale exports of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia, to European markets. This development aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and statements made by the Union Minister of Commerce at the 2026 Vibrant Gujarat Summit, where the minister previously indicated that India was in the final stages of finalizing its first green hydrogen export order.
H2Global, a key German-backed institution for clean energy trade, will collaborate with VOCPA to develop the technical, regulatory, and logistical frameworks required for safe and large-scale green hydrogen exports to Europe. The partnership is expected to leverage Tamil Nadu's abundant renewable energy base, particularly wind and solar resources, to produce green hydrogen at competitive costs for international markets.
The initiative is also expected to drive investment in port infrastructure, including dedicated storage facilities, loading and unloading terminals, and handling equipment for green hydrogen and ammonia, while positioning Thoothukudi as a strategic hub for clean energy exports to Europe and beyond.
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