Casale to License India’s Largest Grassroots Green Ammonia Plant in India in Partnership with Avaada

30 January 2025

Casale is proud to announce its partnership with Avaada Group, a leading name in India’s renewable energy sector, for the development of a 1,500 TPD (tons per day) green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha. This milestone project represents India’s largest grassroots green ammonia facility and marks another step forward in Casale’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions in the country.

Driving India’s Clean Energy Transition

The Gopalpur green ammonia plant will be powered entirely by renewable energy, leveraging Casale’s cutting-edge technology to enable carbon-free ammonia production. Casale will provide the Green Ammonia Process License, Basic Engineering Package, Proprietary Equipment, and Detailed Engineering review, ensuring the facility operates at the highest levels of efficiency and sustainability.

The plant will utilize Casale’s FlexAMMONIA technology, part of the FLEXIGREEN® portfolio, ensuring a carbon-free ammonia production process fully powered by renewable energy.

Commenting on this significant collaboration, Federico Zardi, CEO of Casale, stated:

“Casale is honored to partner with Avaada in delivering India’s largest grassroots green ammonia plant. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting India’s clean energy transition. With this project, Casale further strengthens its presence in India, where we have now licensed a total green ammonia capacity of 5,700 MTD. Our cutting-edge technologies will enable Avaada to produce green ammonia efficiently, contributing to India’s decarbonization goals and global leadership in sustainable industrial solutions. We look forward to playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of green chemistry in India and beyond.”

Adding to this, Mr. Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group, expressed his enthusiasm:

“At Avaada, we are committed to leading the way in sustainable energy solutions. This green ammonia plant reflects our vision of creating a carbon-free future while driving India’s green energy revolution. Collaborating with Casale enables us to leverage world-class expertise to deliver a facility that is both innovative and transformative. Together, we aim to set new global standards in green ammonia production. This milestone project will not only strengthen India’s energy independence but also showcase the nation’s potential to lead globally in green industrial advancements. It’s a proud moment for Avaada as we take a definitive step towards a greener future.”

A Growing Commitment to India

With an expanding footprint in India, Casale has solidified its role as a trusted partner in the country’s transition toward low-carbon industrial production. This latest project is Casale’s fourth major green ammonia licensing agreement in India, bringing the company’s total licensed green ammonia capacity in the country to 5,700 MTD.

The Gopalpur plant is set to become a benchmark for sustainable industrial practices, aligning with India’s Net Zero goals and strengthening the country’s position as a leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production. By enabling the large-scale production of carbon-free ammonia, this initiative not only enhances India’s energy security but also contributes to global decarbonization efforts.

Shaping the Future of Green Chemistry

Casale is committed to developing sustainable technologies that support industries in achieving decarbonization and energy efficiency goals. With this new partnership with Avaada, Casale further strengthens its contribution to India’s green ammonia economy, reinforcing its position as a key enabler of the global clean energy transition.

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About Avaada Group

Avaada Group is a global leader in the clean energy transition, with expertise in solar module manufacturing, renewable power generation, and green hydrogen, green ammonia, and sustainable fuel production. Under the leadership of Mr. Vineet Mittal, the group is committed to driving India’s energy goals, including a target of 11 GWp renewable capacity by 2026. Avaada’s growth has been bolstered by a $1.3 billion investment in 2023 from Brookfield’s Energy Transition Fund and GPSC (a subsidiary of PTT Group, Thailand).

About Casale SA

Casale is a global provider of integrated solutions for the production of fertilizers and other basic chemicals. With over a century of expertise in process design, engineering, and plant construction, Casale is one of the few licensors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions across the entire nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer value chain—including Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid, Nitrates, and Phosphates—as well as Methanol, Melamine, Synthesis Gas, and Hydrogen.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, Casale has developed a comprehensive portfolio of green and blue technologies, such as Green and Blue Ammonia, Methanol, and Blue Hydrogen production, enabling industries to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

Casale’s services span the entire project lifecycle, from technology licensing and feasibility studies to engineering design, plant revamps, and critical equipment supply. The company also provides digital solutions for plant monitoring and performance optimization, EPC, EPCM, and EP project contracting, technical consultancy, advisory, and after-sales services.

Headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland, Casale employs over 400 people and operates through a global network of subsidiaries and representatives, including offices in the USA, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and the Czech Republic.

With a growing presence in India, Casale is committed to advancing clean energy solutions through cutting-edge technologies, supporting the country’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient chemical industry while contributing to the global shift toward a low-carbon future.