KAKINADA, ANDHRA PRADESH — Andhra Pradesh is set to become the “Saudi Arabia of Green Energy” as Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accompanied by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, will lay the foundation stone for the country’s first mega green ammonia export terminal today, Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Developed by AM Green (a platform backed by Greenko Group founders), the project involves the brownfield conversion of the existing Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) facility into a state-of-the-art green ammonia plant.
1. Project Highlights: The Global Green Hub
The project is one of the largest clean-energy investments in India to date and a key pillar of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
| Feature | Details |
| Total Investment | $10 Billion (approx. ₹83,000–₹90,000 Crore) |
| Production Capacity | 1.5 MTPA (target of 5 MTPA by 2030) |
| Energy Source | 7.5 GW Renewable Energy + 2 GW Pumped Hydro Storage |
| Jobs Created | 8,000+ during construction; 2,600+ long-term high-skill roles |
| Export Markets | Germany, Singapore, and Japan |
2. Strategic Milestones & Global Partnerships
The project has already secured major international backing and offtake agreements, ensuring its commercial viability before production even begins.
- German Export Link: AM Green recently signed a binding offtake agreement with Germany’s Uniper SE to supply 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually starting in 2028.
- Global Investors: The venture is supported by heavyweights including GIC (Singapore), ADIA (UAE), and Gentari (Malaysia/Petronas).
- Electrolyser Unit: In addition to the ammonia plant, AM Green is setting up a 2 GW electrolyser manufacturing unit in Kakinada at a cost of ₹2,000 crore, creating a complete end-to-end green energy ecosystem.
3. Why This Matters: Grey to Green
Unlike traditional “grey” ammonia, which is produced using natural gas and emits high levels of CO2, “green” ammonia is manufactured by:
- Using Renewable Energy to power electrolysers.
- Splitting water to extract Green Hydrogen.
- Combining hydrogen with nitrogen from the air to create Zero-Carbon Ammonia.
“This is a historic first for India—exporting green energy molecules to the world. Andhra Pradesh is leading the era of clean-energy exports,” stated IT Minister Nara Lokesh.