Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) The first green hydrogen project in India will be established in Gopalpur, Odisha, by the ACME Group, a leading business house focused on sustainability-driven innovative solutions.
The announcement was made during the Groundbreaking and Inauguration Ceremony for five industrial projects at the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone (Tata SEZ) in Gopalpur Industrial Estate on Thursday.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, other government dignitaries, business leaders, and ACME Group officials were present during the ceremony.
The ACME Group’s Green Hydrogen Project, to be set up within Tata SEZ, marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and support India’s transition to a greener future.
Chief Operating Officer of ACME Green Hydrogen SBU, Anil Kumar Taparia, stated, “ACME Group is privileged to associate with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone to establish the first Green Hydrogen project in India.” He said the ACME Group will establish the Green Hydrogen project with an annual capacity of 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia within the Tata SEZ, Gopalpur. It is expected to generate more than 1,000 new employment opportunities, both direct and indirect, thereby contributing to the region’s economic growth.
Demonstrating its global vision, ACME Group has already partnered with a renowned global Japanese corporation to supply 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from the Odisha facility, starting from 2029 onwards.
This strategic alignment underscores the commitment of the ACME Group to advancing sustainability-driven innovation, supporting Japan’s Net Zero goals, and contributing to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
