India is positioning itself as a major green ammonia exporter with a $4 billion project set to rise near Visakhapatnam port.
A newly formed joint venture, JK Srivastava Hynfra (JKSH)—a partnership between India’s JK Srivastava Group and Polish hydrogen developer Hynfra—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government’s renewable energy agency, NREDCAP. The agreement lays the groundwork for a production and export facility targeting 1 million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2029.
At the heart of the project is a 3 GW renewable energy buildout, combining solar, wind, battery storage, and smart grid management to power a facility that will operate entirely off renewables. The scale reflects an aggressive export strategy: a large share of the ammonia output will be shipped to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to support co-firing in coal plants—a growing but controversial method of reducing carbon intensity in legacy power systems.
The project’s capital expenditure—estimated at ₹35,000 crore (approximately $4.2 billion)—highlights the increasing role of international partnerships in Asia’s hydrogen supply chain. According to JKSH Chairman JK Srivastava, the facility will be “one of the largest green ammonia projects in the Asia-Pacific region,” with plans to adhere to international certification standards such as the Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework.
For India, the project offers dual value: securing its own decarbonization agenda while tapping into emerging green fuel markets. Domestically, the green ammonia will serve sectors such as fertilizers, transportation, digital infrastructure, and thermal power generation, aligning with India’s Green Hydrogen Mission goals. Internationally, the export of ammonia positions the country as a low-cost supplier for nations with limited renewable potential but high decarbonization pressure.
This effort dovetails with Andhra Pradesh’s broader Green Hydrogen Valley initiative—a planned ecosystem for green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and export logistics. With coastal access, land availability, and strong solar and wind resources, the state is an emerging player in India’s renewable hydrogen strategy.
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