Located near Visakhapatnam, the plant will be entirely energy-independent, powered by dedicated solar and wind energy, and is slated to begin commercial operations in early 2029.
In a significant stride towards India's green energy ambitions, an Indo-Polish joint venture, JK Srivastava Hynfra (JKSH), in collaboration with Polish firm Hynfra P.S.A., has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP). This landmark agreement paves the way for the exploration and development of a state-of-the-art green hydrogen-based ammonia facility near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with a projected investment of Rs.350 billion ($4 billion).
Under the terms of the MOU, NREDCAP will play a facilitative role, assisting the joint venture in identifying suitable investment land and streamlining the necessary permitting processes. JKSH, on the other hand, will take charge of the comprehensive project development, including conducting feasibility studies and securing financing agreements.
To kickstart the initiative, a joint working group is scheduled to be established within the next two weeks, tasked with identifying specific locations and formulating a detailed implementation plan.
The ambitious project aims to establish a facility capable of producing up to one million tonnes of green ammonia per year, marking a substantial contribution to India's burgeoning green energy landscape. A key highlight of the proposed plant is its commitment to complete energy independence. It will be powered exclusively by a dedicated renewable energy capacity of up to 3GW, drawing from solar and wind sources.
Commercial operations are targeted to commence in the first quarter of 2029, with an initial annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia. The facility is designed for scalability, with plans to progressively ramp up production to its full capacity of one million tonnes per year. This phased approach allows for market integration and operational optimization.
The green ammonia produced at this facility will serve a dual purpose, catering to both international and domestic demands. A significant portion is earmarked for export to key Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, positioning India as a crucial player in the global green energy supply chain. Domestically, the remainder will be strategically utilized in the fertiliser and power sectors. Notably, the project intends to play a pivotal role in the decarbonisation of India's coal-based power generation through ammonia co-firing, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
Beyond ammonia, the facility is also poised to supply "significant quantities" of green hydrogen to bolster local and state-level hydrogen infrastructure. This clean energy source could be instrumental in powering critical infrastructure, such as local data centres, which could benefit from hydrogen-based cooling and power solutions.
