NGEL–VOC Port Ink MoU for Green Hydrogen Station in Tuticorin

Current Context: On September 5, 2025, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

• The signing took place at VOCPA headquarters, marking India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project.
• The aim is to set up a green hydrogen fuelling station and deploy hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine trucks for port operations.
• The initiative supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission and India’s net-zero goals by 2070.
• It is part of a proposed green shipping corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin, backed by international partners.
• NGEL also targets 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032, with hubs like Visakhapatnam under development.

Question:

Q.1 On September 5, 2025, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which port authority for India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project?
a) Kandla Port Authority
b) V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA)
c) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
d) Paradip Port Authority

Answer: b) On September 5, 2025, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.