Sembcorp Industries to Establish Green Ammonia Plant in Tamil Nadu
Key Ideas
- Sembcorp Industries to invest Rs 36,238 crore in setting up a green ammonia plant in Tamil Nadu, creating 1,511 jobs.
- The plant in Tuticorin will produce 2 lakh metric tonnes per annum of green ammonia for export to Japan.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin sees the project as a step towards establishing the state as a global hub for green hydrogen production.
- Collaborative efforts of India, Singapore, and Japan aim to advance energy transition and sustainability in the region through this project.
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries plans to establish a green ammonia plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of Rs 36,238 crore. The project, initiated during the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave, will create 1,511 jobs. The plant aims to produce 2 lakh metric tonnes of green ammonia annually for export to Japan. This initiative underlines the commitment of partner nations to sustainability and energy transition. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin views this project as pivotal in positioning the state as a global green hydrogen production hub. Sembcorp's strong capabilities in renewables, backed by Tamil Nadu's renewable resources and investor-friendly policies, demonstrate a significant step towards India's green hydrogen ambitions. The collaborative efforts between India, Singapore, and Japan signify a move towards a sustainable future.