This project underscores Odisha’s emergence as a hub for clean energy-driven industrial growth and positions Gopalpur at the forefront of India’s sustainable future.
In 2024, Hygenco achieved a significant landmark by commissioning India's first commercial megawatt scale green hydrogen plant, which will help in the decarbonisation of the steel sector. Its green ammonia plant in Gopalpur aims to produce 1.1 million tpy in three phases:
- Phase 1 (2028): 220 000 tpy.
- Phase 2 (2029): additional 220 000 tpy.
- Phase 3 (2030 onwards): full capacity of 730 000 tpy.
Amit Bansal, Co-Founder and CEO, Hygenco Green Energies, said: “Building on our success in green hydrogen, Hygenco is now setting new benchmarks in India's green ammonia landscape. With this project, we are not only advancing the energy self-sufficiency but also unlocking export opportunities that will position India as a global leader in green ammonia. Our focus remains on delivering solutions that will help industries decarbonise and support India's vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar bharat’ (self-reliant India).”
The green ammonia plant is also expected to generate indirect employment opportunities during construction and operation. Strategically located at the Gopalpur port hub, the plant is designed to meet both domestic and global demand for green ammonia, enabling decarbonisation across key industrial sectors.