Andhra Pradesh Aims to Become India's Hydrogen Valley with Multi-Billion Clean Energy Investments
Key Ideas
- Andhra Pradesh signed two clean energy MoUs worth ₹51,000 crore during the Green Hydrogen Summit to develop the state into a 'hydrogen valley'.
- Major investments include a 1 MMTPA green ammonia project at Krishnapatnam and a green hydrogen and ammonia project at Machilipatnam, aiming to create over 10,500 green jobs.
- Chief Minister Naidu outlined a clean energy policy with a ₹10 lakh crore investment target, focusing on green hydrogen production, electrolyzer manufacturing, and other renewable energy sources.
- The state also committed to developing port infrastructure every 50 km along its coastline to support energy exports, emphasizing scalability and profitability of clean energy.
Andhra Pradesh, under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, is set to transform into a 'hydrogen valley' by capitalizing on its renewable energy assets. During the Green Hydrogen Summit at SRM University in Amaravati, the state signed MoUs worth ₹51,000 crore, attracting investments in clean energy. Notable agreements include UK-based Yamna's green ammonia project at Krishnapatnam and JKSH and Hynfra's green hydrogen and ammonia project at Machilipatnam. These projects aim to generate over 10,500 green jobs and advance the state's clean energy ambitions. Chief Minister Naidu unveiled a comprehensive clean energy policy with a ₹10 lakh crore investment goal, focusing on green hydrogen production, electrolyzer manufacturing, and various renewable energy sources. Additionally, the state committed to developing port infrastructure along its 1,000 km coastline to facilitate energy exports, demonstrating a commitment to scalability and profitability in the clean energy sector. The Amaravati Green Hydrogen Declaration 2025 further solidifies Andhra Pradesh's dedication to reviewing progress annually and becoming a leading hub for clean energy in India.