The project involves converting an existing grey ammonia facility (formerly NFCL) into a green ammonia facility. Strategically located at the Kakinada seaport on India’s east coast in Andhra Pradesh, the development reached its final investment decision (FID) in August 2024. It will produce 1 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of RED3 RFNBO-compliant green ammonia, most of which is designated for export to the European market. The facility will benefit from round-the-clock carbon-free power, sourced through a combination of wind, solar, and a pumped hydro storage system.
The facility has already received CertifHY pre-certification for green ammonia, marking it as the first Indian project to achieve this milestone.
Rely will deliver the design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning (EPsCm) services for the entire facility. This includes electrolysers for green hydrogen production, air separation units for nitrogen, two ammonia synthesis trains, ammonia storage, port-side ammonia loading facilities, and offsite utilities. John Cockerill Hydrogen will provide the pressurized alkaline electrolysers.
The project will be executed locally, leveraging the strong presence and established track record of Rely’s parent companies, Technip Energies and John Cockerill, in India.
Beyond the Kakinada project, AM Green is focused on establishing green ammonia production facilities across multiple locations in India to reach its goal of 5 Mtpa of green ammonia capacity by 2030. This ambitious target is expected to accelerate efforts to meet net-zero goals in India and OECD markets. It equates to approximately 1 Mtpa of green hydrogen, representing a fifth of India’s target for green hydrogen production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and 10% of Europe’s target for green hydrogen imports by 2030.
Damien Eyriès, Rely CEO commented: “We are honored and proud of having been selected by AM Green to engineer and deliver this flagship project that will massively contribute to the decarbonization of the hard-to-abate industries and illustrate that India plays a major role in our global climate goals. This award marks a significant milestone for Rely, less than a year after its creation, and our team is poised to make a substantial impact on the future of clean energy, driving innovation and setting new standards in the industry.”
Mahesh Kolli, Group President of AM Green said: “We are excited to partner with Rely to transform our existing Green Ammonia facility into one of the largest in India. Rely’s technical expertise will significantly enhance our capabilities in this project. This collaboration not only establishes AM Green as a global leader in energy transition but also plays a crucial role in advancing India’s green hydrogen mission and supporting net-zero targets in both India and OECD markets.”
