India's $10B Green Energy Plant Creates 8,000 Jobs
Andhra Pradesh is building the world's largest green ammonia facility, a $10 billion project that will transform India from an energy importer to a clean energy exporter. The massive complex will create 8,000 construction jobs and position India as a global supplier to Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
A coastal city in India is about to make history as the launchpad for the country's boldest clean energy bet yet.
In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, construction crews are installing the first major equipment at what will become the world's largest green ammonia complex. The $10 billion AM Green facility represents one of India's largest clean energy investments and marks a turning point in the nation's energy story.
The project will generate 8,000 jobs during construction, with thousands more high-skill positions expected during operations. Workers will help build a facility capable of producing 1.5 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, starting with 0.5 million tonnes by 2027 and reaching full capacity by 2030.
Green ammonia serves as clean shipping fuel, powers electricity generation, and carries green hydrogen across oceans. India has already signed long-term supply agreements with Germany-based utility Uniper and is negotiating with buyers in Japan and Singapore.
The complex spans an impressive 7.5 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, making it a fully integrated clean energy system. It includes India's first pumped hydro storage facility at Pinnapuram, ensuring round-the-clock renewable power without relying on fossil fuel backups.
AM Green is converting an existing ammonia-urea facility rather than building from scratch, representing one of India's largest industrial transitions. This brownfield approach speeds up construction while reducing environmental impact.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will attend Saturday's equipment installation ceremony, highlighting the state's commitment to becoming India's green energy hub.
The Ripple Effect
This single project could reshape India's entire energy identity. For decades, India has depended on importing oil and gas, sending billions of dollars overseas annually while contributing to global emissions.
Now Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself at the center of the global green energy value chain. The state's Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 aims to make it India's primary hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia production.
The facility already meets European Union RFNBO standards for renewable fuels, placing it among a select group of global projects qualified for the strictest clean energy certifications. Last May, AM Green partnered with Port of Rotterdam Authority to establish a dedicated green fuel corridor linking India with Northwestern Europe.
Beyond the 8,000 construction jobs, the project will create substantial employment across renewable energy, logistics, storage, and port services. These aren't temporary positions but the foundation of an entirely new industry sector for the region.
The project proves that emerging economies can lead the global energy transition while creating prosperity at home. AM Green, backed by Malaysia's Gentari, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, shows that international investors recognize India's clean energy potential.
Saturday's equipment installation marks the moment India's clean energy ambitions become concrete reality, one massive turbine at a time.
Based on reporting by Google: clean energy investment
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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