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Fertilizer International 525 Mar-Apr 2025

18 March 2025

Casale to convert Kakinada complex to green ammonia

INDIA

Casale to convert Kakinada complex to green ammonia

AM Green has selected Casale as its technology partner for India’s largest under-development green ammonia complex in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Casale will convert two existing ‘grey’ ammonia plants at the complex to produce 1,500 t/d of carbon-free ammonia instead. The green ammonia project has already reached a final investment decision (FID), placing Kakinada on track to become the largest green ammonia complex in India – and possibly the world – according to Casale.

To deliver the Kakinada project, Casale is combining its extensive experience in delivering revamping projects with its innovative FLEXIGREEN® suite of low-carbon technologies. Its scope of services includes the:

• Green ammonia license

• Basic engineering package

• Review of detail engineering

• Supply of proprietary equipment.

Casale is delivering the project as part of an international consortium alongside Technip Energies and John Cockerill.

Federico Zardi, Casale’s CEO, said: “As we embark on this transformative journey with AM Green, we are immensely proud to leverage our expertise in executing revamping projects alongside our cutting-edge FLEXIGREEN® technology. This collaboration not only highlights our strong track record in revamping ammonia plants but also underscores our role as a leading partner in green ammonia technology.”

Gautam Reddy K, AM Green Ammonia’s CEO, said: “We are proud to partner with Casale on this groundbreaking project to transform our a previously fossil feedstock based grey ammonia plant into a renewable energy driven, one million tonnes per annum green ammonia complex in India – one of the largest in the world. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment not only for AM Green but also for India’s progress towards reducing energy dependence and creating a decarbonised economy.”

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