Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Advances Green Energy and Innovation
India is starting to build its first green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh.
This big project will cost $10 billion and create many jobs.
It will make green ammonia, which is a clean fuel, and send it to other countries like Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
The project will use lots of solar and wind energy and will be built in stages until 2030.
Additionally, the Andhra Pradesh government is setting up a new research centre called AP FIRST in Tirupati to help young people learn new skills and work on innovative ideas in areas like aerospace, defence, and green energy.
This is a big step for India to become a leader in clean energy and innovation.
Construction of India's first green ammonia project begins in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
The project, developed by AM Green, represents a $10 billion investment and will create 8,000 jobs during construction.
The project aims to export green ammonia to Germany, Japan, and Singapore, positioning India as a clean-energy exporter.
The complex will have a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and will be commissioned in phases by 2030.
The project includes 7.5 GW of solar and wind energy, 1,950 MW of electrolyser capacity, and 2 GW of round-the-clock renewable power with pumped hydro storage.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, AM Green, Andhra Pradesh government, advisors from aerospace–defence and IT–digital transformation sectors, senior officials from the Drone Corporation
- What
- Construction of India's first green ammonia project and establishment of AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) research centre
- When
- Construction begins on Saturday, with commissioning phases starting from 2027
- Where
- Kakinada and Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To produce and export green ammonia for clean energy, create jobs, position India as a clean-energy exporter, and foster innovation and skill development among youth
- Project Location
- Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Total Investment
- $10 billion
- Project Capacity
- 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)
- Job Creation
- 8,000 jobs during construction
- Export Markets
- Germany, Japan, Singapore
- Renewable Energy
- 7.5 GW solar and wind, 1,950 MW electrolyser capacity
- Commissioning Phases
- 0.5 MTPA by 2027, 1.0 MTPA by 2028, 1.5 MTPA by 2030
- Storage
- 2 GW round-the-clock renewable power with pumped hydro storage
- Research Centre
- AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST)
- Research Centre Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Key Sectors
- Aerospace, defence, space technology, AI, cyber security, semiconductor devices, quantum technology, healthcare, biotechnology, green energy, rural area technologies
Sources
India’s first green ammonia project to get underway in Andhra Pradesh
Nara Lokesh to announce the investment in energy sector in AP today evening
$10 bn green ammonia project in Andhra Pradedsh to put India on clean energy export map
CM to Lay Foundation for Environment-friendly Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada Tomorrow
AP CM's Nod for APFIRST Research Centre in Tirupati
Andhra CM approves AP FIRST research centre in Tirupati
CM to lay stone for India’s 1st green ammonia plant today
Andhra Pradesh Advances in Clean Energy with $10 Billion Green Ammonia Project
AP Marks Major Milestone in Global Clean Energy Sector: Naidu
Naidu, Pawan Lay Foundation Stone for Mega Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada
