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Tata Steel SEZ signs MoU with Avaada Group for

green ammonia plant

Tata Steel Special Economic Zone
Ltd. (TSSEZL) and Avaada GreenH2,
part of Avaada Group, have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to
establish a green hydrogen and green
ammonia project at Gopalpur Industrial
Park in Odisha. Avaada Group will
acquire 120 acres at the Gopalpur
Industrial Park, to set up a 0.5-mtpa green
hydrogen/ammonia production facility.

Mr. Hemant Sharma, IAS, Principal
Secretary, Industries Department, said Group will contribute to India’s aspira- Mr. Manikanta Naik, Managing
Odisha’s roadmap for the green fuels tion to become a leading global green Director, TSSEZL, said this is the sec-
sector is comprehensive and the green hydrogen manufacturing hub. ond investment in the green hydrogen/
ammonia will be produced from green ammonia manufacturing sector given
hydrogen, and the production facilities The green hydrogen and ammonia, its conducive offerings for setting up
will be powered by renewable energy. produced at this facility, will be ex- the unit. Earlier, TSSEZL had signed
ported from the existing Gopalpur Port a MoU with ACME Clean Energy for
Mr. Vineet Mittal, founder and facility. The Utility Corridor between setting up a 1.3-mtpa green ammonia
Chairman, Avaada Group, said green Gopalpur Industrial Park and Gopalpur production facility with investment
hydrogen and ammonia production is Port will provide a dedicated corridor of Rs. 27,000-crore at the Gopalpur
a crucial cornerstone in the global shift for smooth logistics and pipeline con- Industrial Park. ACME acquired 343
towards sustainable energy and the nectivity. acres.

Godrej & Boyce achieves over 80% domestic sourcing

Godrej & Boyce (G&B), the fl ag-
ship company of the Godrej Group
providing engineering solutions across
various sectors, has announced achiev-
ing 80% of its supply chain require-
ments from domestic sources as part tive, plans to advance local suppliers phasised, “Our commitment to achiev-
of its commitment to strengthening the from their basic management deve- ing 80% local sourcing is an embodi-
‘Make in India’ initiative. Currently, lopment to empowering them with ment of our deep-rooted dedication to
Godrej & Boyce has partnerships with robust productivity and quality sys- the ‘Make in India’ ethos. It refl ects our
over 750 domestic suppliers and plans tems, culminating in sustainability via unwavering focus on nurturing local
to deepen their engagement with them Lean & Green Management and ZED economies and fostering indigenous
over the next 3 years. (Zero Effect Zero Defect). The initi- talent. Our efforts are more than pro-
ative is aligned with G&B’s vision of curement; they encompass cultivating
In addition to expanding its do- building a self-reliant ecosystem in the local economic growth and indigenous
mestic sourcing foothold, G&B is also manufacturing sector by equipping sup- skill development. As we champion
focused on creating a sustainable, inte- pliers with indigenous skills. Mr. Zurvan self-reliance, we are also at the fore-
grated supply chain. The company Marolia, Sr. Vice President and Head of front of championing sustainability as
through its ‘Beyond Sourcing’ initia- Manufacturing, Godrej & Boyce, em- a pivotal enabler.”

144 Chemical Weekly September 19, 2023

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