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AM Green Kicks Off Construction of 1.5 MTPA Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada

AM Green has formally commenced construction of its 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia and green hydrogen complex in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, following an inauguration ceremony attended by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The start of construction was marked by the erection of the project’s first major equipment.

According to the company, the Kakinada complex will be powered by an integrated clean energy infrastructure comprising 7.5 GW of renewable energy capacity, 2 GW of pumped storage, and 1,950 MW of electrolyser capacity. This configuration is designed to enable large-scale production of green ammonia with zero carbon dioxide emissions. Once operational, the facility is expected to set new benchmarks for sustainable industrial development and reinforce India’s ambitions to emerge as a global hub for green energy exports.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that green ammonia represents a transformative solution with applications spanning clean fuels and sustainable fertilisers. He noted that Andhra Pradesh is taking a historic step by hosting what is expected to be the world’s largest green ammonia project, which will contribute significantly to India’s clean energy transition and global decarbonisation efforts.

Naidu further recalled that the state’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy, launched in October 2024, had laid out a vision to position Andhra Pradesh as India’s green hydrogen hub. He described the commencement of equipment erection at the Kakinada site as a key milestone in advancing that vision. The green ammonia produced at the facility is expected to be exported to Germany and other international markets, marking a first-of-its-kind global project, he added.

Beyond its environmental impact, AM Green stated that the project is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits, including the revival of legacy industrial infrastructure, creation of employment opportunities during both construction and operational phases, and the development of a broader clean energy ecosystem in the region.