India’s First Green Ammonia Project Begins in Andhra Pradesh

India is set to enter the global clean energy export market with the launch of its first green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh. Backed by a massive $10 billion investment, the project marks a major milestone in India’s energy transition and positions the state as a key hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production.

Project Launch at Kakinada

Construction of India’s first green ammonia project will begin in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The first major equipment installation ceremony of AM Green’s Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Complex will be overseen by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The project represents one of the largest clean-energy investments ever undertaken in the country and is being developed through the brownfield conversion of an existing ammonia-urea complex.

Scale, Investment, and Employment Impact

With a total investment of $10 billion, the AM Green project is designed to produce 1.5 million tonnes per annum of green ammonia, making it the largest such facility globally. The construction phase alone is expected to generate up to 8,000 jobs, along with long-term high-skill employment across renewables, logistics, storage, and port services. The project significantly strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s industrial and clean-energy ecosystem.

Phased Commissioning and Integrated Infrastructure

The green ammonia complex will be commissioned in phases—0.5 MTPA by 2027, 1.0 MTPA by 2028, and 1.5 MTPA by 2030. The integrated facility includes 7.5 GW of solar and wind capacity, 1,950 MW of electrolyser capacity, and 2 GW of round-the-clock renewable power. Energy storage will be supported by pumped hydro systems, including India’s first such project at Pinnapuram.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• Kakinada hosts India’s first green ammonia project.
• Total planned capacity is 1.5 million tonnes per annum.
• The project integrates solar, wind, electrolysers, and pumped hydro storage.
• Green ammonia is a key carrier for green hydrogen and clean fuels.

Global Exports and Strategic Importance

AM Green has secured long-term supply agreements with global players, including Uniper, and is engaged with partners in Japan and Singapore. Green ammonia from Kakinada will be exported for use in clean shipping fuel, power generation, and hydrogen pathways, firmly positioning Andhra Pradesh and India as emerging exporters in the global clean energy value chain.