A landmark collaboration between India’s JK Srivastava Group and Poland’s Hynfra has culminated in the formation of a joint venture, JK Srivastava Hynfra (JKSH), which has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to develop a pioneering green hydrogen and ammonia hub near the Visakhapatnam port. This ambitious project, with an investment estimated at around INR 35,000 crore (approximately USD 4 billion), is slated to commence operations in early 2029 and represents a significant stride toward India’s clean energy transition goals.
The JKSH facility will focus on producing up to 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, supported by an installed renewable energy capacity of 3 GW derived primarily from solar and wind power. The use of battery storage and advanced energy management systems will ensure reliable and efficient energy supply throughout the operation. A notable portion of the green ammonia output is earmarked for export to key Asia-Pacific markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. These countries intend to use the green ammonia for co-firing alongside coal in power generation as part of their efforts to decarbonize energy production. The remainder of the production will cater to various sectors within India, including fertilizers, power generation, transportation, and digital infrastructure, all pivotal to the nation’s energy and industrial ecosystem.
JK Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of JKSH, highlighted the project as “one of the largest green ammonia projects in the Asia-Pacific region,” underscoring its potential to position India strategically as a supplier of sustainable energy carriers in the global market. Tomoho Umeda, President of Hynfra and a board member of JKSH, emphasised the fusion of Hynfra’s century-long expertise in chemical synthesis with India’s ambitious renewable energy objectives. He noted the project’s compliance with the highest international standards, including RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) certification, affirming its commitment to genuine green hydrogen and ammonia production.
This initiative forms a cornerstone of Andhra Pradesh’s broader vision to establish a Green Hydrogen Valley by 2030—a comprehensive integrated cluster focused on the production, storage, transportation, and export of renewable hydrogen and ammonia. The project’s geographic positioning near Visakhapatnam port will serve as a strategic logistics and export hub, facilitating India’s growing participation in the international clean energy supply chain.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the project is expected to spur significant socio-economic development, generating approximately 10,000 jobs and boosting the local economy with advanced green technology investments. Industry reports confirm the project’s scale, highlighting its ability to provide a cost-effective and reliable supply of green ammonia that can transition multiple sectors toward lower carbon footprints.
The emphasis on green ammonia as a sustainable energy carrier addresses global demands for cleaner fuels, with particular importance given to the co-firing of ammonia with coal to reduce carbon emissions in power generation—a technique currently gaining traction in several East Asian markets.
As the global energy landscape shifts towards sustainability, the JKSH project exemplifies how international partnerships can leverage technological expertise and abundant renewable resources to create next-generation energy solutions. With a targeted operational startup by 2029, this initiative is likely to inspire similar large-scale projects, accelerating the global momentum toward a low-carbon energy future while reinforcing India’s role as a green energy leader in the Asia-Pacific region.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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