Bhadrak, Odisha
Odisha’s Dhamra Port, operated by the Adani Group, has achieved a major milestone in the renewable energy sector. According to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Dhamra Port has transitioned to meeting its entire electricity requirement through renewable energy. With this move, it has become India’s first large-scale private multi-cargo port to operate entirely on renewable electricity.
Dhamra Port handles more than 48 million tonnes of cargo annually. At its current operating level, the port consumes more than 9 million units of electricity every month. According to APSEZ, this electricity requirement is now being met through renewable energy sources. The company has described the transition as an important part of its long-term net-zero strategy.
Transition Implemented From August 2026
According to APSEZ, the system for operating Dhamra Port entirely on renewable electricity was implemented in August 2026. The objective is to reduce emissions associated with the port’s electricity consumption and improve the environmental performance of energy-intensive port operations.
The transition does not rely on a single source of renewable energy. Instead, it combines captive renewable power, third-party access and green power procurement under Odisha’s regulatory framework.
Renewable Power Also Supplied From Gujarat
Around 25% to 30% of Dhamra Port’s total renewable electricity requirement is sourced from APSEZ’s captive hybrid power plant located in Khavda, Gujarat. An additional 10% to 15% is procured through third-party access.
The remaining electricity requirement is met through a “Green Consumer” arrangement with Odisha’s distribution utility. According to APSEZ, the port currently consumes more than 108 GWh of renewable electricity annually.
Following the transition, the port’s round-the-clock operations—including cargo handling, storage, rail-related activities and other essential infrastructure—will be powered by renewable electricity.
Port Has a Capacity of 60 MT
Located on the Odisha coast between Haldia and Paradip, Dhamra is among India’s major deep-draft ports. It has an installed capacity of 60 million tonnes (MT). During the financial year ended March 2026, the port handled 48.8 MT of cargo.
Dhamra Port has six dry-cargo berths, rapid-loading silos, wagon tipplers, track hoppers, mechanised storage yards and jetty-related equipment. Its rail and road connectivity extends across Odisha as well as mineral-rich regions of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The transition to fully renewable electricity is being viewed as an important step toward promoting clean energy use in the port sector, while also supporting APSEZ’s long-term net-zero goals.
