Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SMP), formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, and NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, would form a cooperative working group to establish a green hydrogen and ammonia centre at the port.

The MoU was signed last week between the two public sector bodies to study potential for the production, storage, handling, and bunkering of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and its derivatives with the port's help, according to the official.

As part of the National Hydrogen Mission, shipping and port operations will play a critical role in driving trade in green energy. Ports are therefore being developed to support the export requirements of green energy.

Speaking to PTI, SMP deputy chairman Samrat Rahi said that the scope of the MoU includes forming a joint working group to conduct a feasibility study, identify land for the project, and deliberate on financial models of partnership for the clean energy project.