Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, today laid the foundation stone for one of the world’s largest green hydrogen–based green ammonia projects at Kakinada, marking a major milestone in India’s clean-energy transition.
The ceremony, held in the presence of BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav, CEO & MD of Greenko Group Anil Chalamalasetty, Director, AM Green, Pydah Maurya, and several other dignitaries, also marked the First Major Equipment Erection Ceremony of AM Green’s Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Complex.
With a total projected investment of USD 10 billion, the AM Green project represents one of the largest clean-energy investments ever undertaken in India. According to the state government, the project is expected to generate up to 8,000 jobs during the construction phase, while also creating substantial high-skill employment opportunities during operations and across allied sectors such as renewable energy, logistics, storage, and port services.
About the Project
AM Green is developing the facility with an initial investment of ₹13,000 crore across 495 acres, with a planned capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at Kakinada. The project is being executed through a brownfield conversion of the existing Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) ammonia-urea complex, transforming a grey ammonia facility into a fully green ammonia plant—one of the most significant industrial revival initiatives in the country.
In a historic first for India, green energy molecules produced domestically will be exported to global markets, including Germany, Japan, and Singapore, positioning both India and Andhra Pradesh as global clean-energy exporters.
Unlike conventional grey and blue ammonia produced using coal, oil, or natural gas, green ammonia is entirely carbon-free, making it a critical solution for global decarbonisation efforts, the government said.
Phased Commissioning
The project will be commissioned in phases:
0.5 MTPA by 2027
1.0 MTPA by 2028
1.5 MTPA by 2030
Global Export Linkages
AM Green has already entered into long-term supply agreements with leading global players, including Uniper of Germany, and is in advanced discussions with major companies in Japan and Singapore. This marks the first instance of green energy exports from India to Europe and advanced Asian markets.
Green ammonia from Kakinada will be used worldwide as a clean shipping fuel, for power generation, and as a carrier for green hydrogen, supporting international climate and decarbonisation goals.
Aligned with AP’s ICE Policy
Aligned with Andhra Pradesh’s Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, 2024, the project reinforces the state’s leadership in India’s clean-energy transition and establishes it as the country’s primary hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia.
“This project is not just an industrial investment—it is a statement of intent. Andhra Pradesh is leading India into the era of clean-energy exports and global climate leadership,” the government said.
