India's Largest Green Ammonia Initiative in Kakinada: A Game Changer in Global Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- AM Green places India’s largest electrolyzer order with John Cockerill Hydrogen for a 1.3 GW green ammonia project in Kakinada.
- Project to use 24-hour renewable energy for steady green hydrogen supply, aiming to start production in late 2026.
- Strategic collaboration includes setting up a 2 GW electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Kakinada to support broader green hydrogen initiatives.
- Certified to meet EU RFNBO standards, the project targets 5 MTPA green ammonia capacity by 2030, aligning with India's and global net-zero goals.
In a significant development for green energy, AM Green has made a substantial move in India by partnering with John Cockerill Hydrogen to set up the country's largest electrolyzer order. This initiative is part of a massive green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, which is poised to be one of the world's largest. The project, reaching a Final Investment Decision in August 2024, will deploy advanced pressurized alkaline electrolyzers totaling 1.3 GW to produce green hydrogen from renewable sources.
The Kakinada facility plans to utilize 24-hour renewable energy from wind, solar, and pumped hydro storage to ensure a continuous and affordable supply of green hydrogen. With John Cockerill supplying 640 MW of electrolyzers in the first phase and an additional 640 MW planned for the second phase, the project aims to kick off production by the latter part of 2026, significantly contributing to India's green energy objectives and solidifying its position in the global green hydrogen landscape.
Additionally, a strategic partnership between AM Green and John Cockerill involves the establishment of India's largest electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Kakinada, with a capacity to produce 2 GW of electrolyzers annually. This facility is anticipated to cater to AM Green's broader green hydrogen ventures, aligning with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The project's green ammonia is certified by CertifHy to meet EU RFNBO standards, ensuring adherence to stringent renewable energy guidelines. AM Green has secured partnerships for green ammonia offtake, with the aim of reaching a 5 MTPA capacity by 2030. The project also targets 1 MTPA of green hydrogen production, which will significantly contribute to India's hydrogen targets and 10% of Europe's green hydrogen import needs, supporting both domestic and international net-zero aspirations.
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