Kakinada Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project by AM Green
Why in the news
A giant green hydrogen and ammonia facility planned at Kakinada was projected as the world’s largest, fitting India’s push for clean energy and decarbonisation.
Key facts
- Developer: AM Green, a part of the Greenko Group.
- Location: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Investment: USD 10 billion (₹84,000 crore).
- Electrolyser capacity: 1950 MW.
- Power input: 2 GW from wind and solar, with total renewable capacity of 7.5 GW.
| Phase | Year | Green ammonia (MTPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2027 | 0.5 |
| Phase 2 | 2028 | 1.0 |
| Phase 3 (full capacity) | 2030 | 1.5 |
Background
- India is pushing green energy to meet its net-zero by 2070 goal.
- Green hydrogen is a key focus of the National Hydrogen Mission, offering a clean substitute for fossil fuels in fertilizers, steel and transport.
Exam angle
- Company and group: AM Green, Greenko.
- Full capacity: 1.5 MTPA of green ammonia by 2030.
- Related terms: National Hydrogen Mission, net-zero 2070.