Avaada Group Breaks Ground on Green Hydrogen Project in Odisha
Avaada Group marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its green hydrogen project in Gopalpur, Odisha, inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The project is expected to generate approximately 1,600 direct and 4,000 indirect employment opportunities. The ceremony, attended by stakeholders and representatives from various sectors, symbolizes Avaada Group's commitment to building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Odisha.
The project includes a green ammonia storage facility in Gopalpur, aiming to facilitate the export of green hydrogen, contributing to global net-zero objectives for hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and petrochemicals. Leveraging renewable energy sources, the initiative focuses on producing green ammonia with minimal environmental impact.
Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group, highlighted the importance of green ammonia as a clean and renewable alternative across sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and industry. Avaada Group, engaged in solar module manufacturing and renewable power generation, is actively involved in developing green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel projects.
Avaada Energy, the group's renewable power generation arm, aims to achieve an installed capacity of 11 GW by 2026, contributing to India's sustainable energy landscape.