Dhamra Port becomes India's first major private port fully powered by renewables

Dhamra Port in Odisha has achieved a notable sustainability milestone by transitioning its entire electricity consumption to renewable power sources, becoming India's first large-scale private multi-cargo port to operate fully on clean energy. The facility, which processes more than 48 million tonnes of cargo annually, now sources all its electricity from renewable sources effective August 2026.

The port's monthly electricity demand exceeds 90 lakh units, with renewable power consumption projected to surpass 108 gigawatt-hours on an annualised basis at current operating levels, according to APSEZ. The transition addresses the substantial energy demands of port operations, which are among the most power-intensive industrial activities.

The shift has been realised through a multi-pronged approach combining captive renewable generation capacity, third-party access arrangements, and renewable power procurement through Odisha's regulatory framework. This hybrid strategy ensures consistent energy supply while maintaining operational efficiency.

The renewable energy transition aligns with APSEZ's broader Net-Zero strategy and is expected to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with purchased electricity. The move underscores growing momentum in India's port sector towards environmental sustainability and carbon reduction commitments.