AM Green has placed a significant electrolyser order with John Cockerill Hydrogen to support one of India’s largest green ammonia projects, planned for Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The project, which will feature 1.3 GW of advanced pressurized alkaline electrolysers, is intended to produce green hydrogen at a low cost using round-the-clock renewable energy sourced from wind, solar power, and pumped hydro storage. The plant is scheduled to commence operations in the second half of 2026.
The first phase, with a capacity of 640 MW, is expected to be completed quickly as part of a strategic partnership between AM Green and John Cockerill. This partnership also includes developing a large electrolyser manufacturing facility in Kakinada, with an annual production capacity of 2 GW. The facility aims to contribute to India’s targets under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
AM Green has set a target of achieving 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia capacity by 2030, equivalent to 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. This output would represent approximately 20% of India’s projected green hydrogen production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and around 10% of the European Union’s target for imported green hydrogen.
The Kakinada facility has received verification from CertifHy for meeting the EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) standards for green ammonia. To secure its customer base, AM Green has also signed offtake agreements for the green hydrogen produced at the facility.
According to François Michel, CEO of John Cockerill, the project marks a step toward deploying large-scale technology solutions aimed at decarbonization through green hydrogen.