NTPC Green Energy Limited and Assago Join Hands to Develop India’s First Indigenous Green Urea Plant at Pudimadaka

The MoU was signed in the august presence of senior officials and leadership teams from NGEL, NTPC, and Assago, marking a significant milestone for the project

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of India’s largest power utility NTPC Ltd., has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Assago Industries Pvt. Ltd., a fast-growing player in bio-energy and sustainable manufacturing, to develop and operationalize India’s first large-scale indigenous Green Urea production ecosystem. The project will be located within the upcoming Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh and marks a significant step in India’s journey toward sustainable agriculture and energy self-reliance.

The MoU brings together NGEL’s renewable energy and green hydrogen capabilities with Assago’s expertise in sustainable manufacturing to create a fully integrated green fertilizer value chain. Under the agreement, NGEL will supply key inputs including Green Ammonia, captured CO₂, renewable energy power, and essential utilities. These will enable Assago to produce Green Urea using clean, renewable feedstock, significantly reducing the carbon footprint traditionally associated with fertilizer production.

The partnership directly addresses one of India’s most pressing structural challenges in agriculture. The country currently consumes an estimated 35 to 40 million tonnes of urea annually, with imports accounting for nearly 8 to 10 million tonnes each year. This dependence on imported urea exposes India to global price volatility, foreign exchange outflows, geopolitical supply disruptions, and continued reliance on carbon-intensive production methods.

By establishing an indigenous Green Urea ecosystem, the NGEL–Assago collaboration aims to reduce these vulnerabilities while supporting national priorities such as Atma Nirbhar Bharat, decarbonization, and long-term food security. The initiative is expected to play a transformative role in reshaping India’s fertilizer landscape through cleaner production, improved supply resilience, and reduced environmental impact.

The Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub itself is envisioned as a next-generation green chemicals complex, designed to produce up to 2.5 million tonnes per annum of green products, including Green Methanol, Green Ammonia, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and Green Urea. Within this ecosystem, Assago Industries is set to become one of the first private companies in India to undertake large-scale Green Urea production using renewable ammonia and captured carbon dioxide—a pioneering move for the domestic fertilizer sector.

Beyond fertilizer self-sufficiency, the project is expected to deliver multiple strategic benefits. It supports large-scale decarbonization of agriculture inputs, strengthens India’s renewable hydrogen value chain, and provides a major boost to Andhra Pradesh’s emerging green hydrogen corridor. The initiative also aligns closely with India’s broader climate commitments and its ambition to position itself as a global leader in green manufacturing and sustainable industrial processes.

Commenting on the collaboration, Ashish Gurnani, Managing Director of Assago Industries Private Limited, said the partnership represents a defining moment in India’s transition toward sustainable fertilizer production. He emphasized that producing indigenous Green Urea using renewable feedstock would not only reduce environmental impact but also enhance agricultural resilience and national self-reliance. He added that Assago looks forward to working closely with NGEL to build a world-class green chemicals ecosystem at Pudimadaka.

The signing of the MoU, witnessed by senior leadership and officials from NGEL, NTPC, and Assago, marks a key milestone in the development of India’s green hydrogen and green chemicals infrastructure. As the project moves forward, it is expected to set new benchmarks for sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, demonstrating how renewable energy, industrial innovation, and strategic partnerships can converge to address critical national challenges.

Together, NGEL and Assago are positioning Pudimadaka as a cornerstone of India’s green industrial future—one that supports farmers, strengthens energy security, and advances the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.