New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s green energy and sustainable agriculture ambitions, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assago Industries Private Limited to set up a large-scale Green Urea manufacturing facility.
The agreement was signed at NTPC Bhawan in New Delhi and outlines a strategic partnership to produce 1,000 tonnes per day (TPD) of Green Urea, marking one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the country.
Under the MoU, NGEL will supply Green Ammonia, captured Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), and renewable energy power to support Assago’s upcoming plant. The facility will be located at the NGEL Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Transforming Fertilizer Manufacturing
Unlike conventional urea production, which depends heavily on fossil fuels such as natural gas, the proposed plant will use renewable energy–based Green Ammonia, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The project aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and supports the transition toward low-carbon industrial processes.
The MoU also includes the supply of integrated utilities and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and environmentally sustainable production cycle.
Economic and Environmental Impact
The project is expected to play a critical role in building a circular green economy by utilizing captured CO₂ while lowering India’s reliance on imported fertilizers. Local production of Green Urea will help stabilize fertilizer supply, reduce exposure to global price volatility, and strengthen the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.
Industry experts view NGEL’s Pudimadaka hub as a rapidly emerging global center for green hydrogen and its derivatives, offering plug-and-play infrastructure for future clean-energy–based industries.
About the Companies
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) is NTPC’s dedicated renewable energy arm, driving investments in solar, wind, green hydrogen, and green chemical derivatives.
Assago Industries Private Limited is an emerging player in sustainable chemical and fertilizer manufacturing, focused on next-generation green solutions.
The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of India’s clean energy transition, demonstrating that large-scale industrial decarbonization is both feasible and commercially viable.