Why in News?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for India’s first mega green ammonia plant in Kakinada.
Key highlights:
- Location: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Developer: AM Green (part of Greenko Group)
- Project Type: Green Ammonia Production Plant
- Production Capacity: 1.5 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTA)
- Significance: First large-scale green ammonia project in India.
What is Green Ammonia?
Green Ammonia is ammonia (NH₃) produced using renewable energy sources like solar or wind. It uses green hydrogen (obtained via electrolysis of water) instead of fossil fuels.
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