Green Hydrogen Project in Odisha to Support National Mission and Generate Jobs
Key Ideas
- ACME Group to establish a green hydrogen project with an annual capacity of 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia in Tata Steel Special Economic Zone in Gopalpur, Odisha.
- The project aims to generate over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
- ACME has signed an agreement with a Japanese corporation to supply the entire annual output starting in 2029, aligning with Japan's Net Zero targets.
- The project will contribute to Odisha's industrial growth, promote clean energy, and assist in India's efforts to reduce emissions and promote alternative fuels for decarbonisation.
ACME Group has announced plans to establish a green hydrogen project with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year in the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone in Gopalpur, Odisha. The project is set to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting India's National Green Hydrogen Mission by decarbonising hard-to-abate industrial sectors. ACME's Chief Operating Officer, Anil Kumar Taparia, highlighted the company's privilege to partner with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone and praised Odisha's sustainable ecosystem for enabling greener solutions. The project's implementation is progressing according to schedule and was unveiled during a ceremony attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, government officials, business leaders, and ACME Group executives.