Reliance Industries' Ambitious Plans in New Energy Sector
Key Ideas
  • Reliance Industries plans to invest $9 billion each in new energy projects and petrochemical expansion, aiming for significant value creation.
  • The company expects the new energy vertical to match earnings from its traditional oil-to-chemicals business by 2031, contributing over 50% to consolidated profit after tax.
  • Reliance is advancing in solar and battery manufacturing, targeting 10 gigawatts to 20 gigawatts of capacity annually and focusing on lithium iron phosphate technology.
  • The company is building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Kandla, leveraging a joint venture with Nel ASA for electrolyzer manufacturing, showcasing end-to-end integration across solar, battery, and hydrogen production.
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) led by Mukesh Ambani has revealed ambitious plans for its new energy business, with investments of $9 billion each in new energy projects and petrochemical expansion. The company aims to transition from incubation to operationalization in the renewable energy and battery sectors. An expected Rs 6,000 crore boost in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) is anticipated from the 1-gigawatt HJT solar module facility, with plans to scale to 10 gigawatts by 2026. Reliance projects that the new energy segment could rival earnings from its traditional oil-to-chemicals business by 2031, contributing significantly to the consolidated profit after tax. The company is progressing rapidly in solar and battery technology, focusing on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and aiming for 30 gigawatts of battery manufacturing capacity by 2026. Reliance has secured land in Gujarat's Kutch region for renewable energy generation and is building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Kandla. The company's end-to-end integration spans solar, battery, and hydrogen production, showcasing a unique approach at scale. With a focus on clean energy, Reliance is also ramping up its compressed biogas (CBG) operations. The commitment to sustainability and innovation positions Reliance as a key player in India's energy transition, with strong progress across its new energy projects.
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