GAIL (India) Limited and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a gas-based fertiliser plant with a proposed urea production capacity of 1.27 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed project aims to strengthen India’s domestic fertiliser manufacturing capacity by leveraging natural gas infrastructure and the technical expertise of both organisations.
Proposed Fertiliser Plant at Mulapeta
The two organisations have identified Mulapeta in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, as the proposed location for the facility. The site is strategically positioned along GAIL’s Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline (SAPL), which could provide access to the natural gas required for fertiliser production. GAIL and KRIBHCO will explore implementing the project through a joint venture (JV) model, combining their respective capabilities in natural gas and fertiliser manufacturing.
MoU Signed by Senior Officials
Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director (Business Development, Start-up & R&D), GAIL, and C.S. Azad, Executive Director (Technical), KRIBHCO, signed the MoU. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of V. Sudhakar Chowdary, Chairman, KRIBHCO; S.S. Yadav, Managing Director, KRIBHCO; and R.K. Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL.
Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Fertiliser Production
KRIBHCO Chairman V. Sudhakar Chowdary described the MoU as the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two organisations. He expressed confidence that KRIBHCO’s experience, combined with GAIL’s leadership in the natural gas sector, would create significant value for the proposed project and support its successful implementation. As reported by psuwatch.com, GAIL Director (Business Development) R.K. Singhal highlighted the project’s importance in integrating India’s natural gas and fertiliser value chains. He also emphasised that the initiative reflects GAIL’s commitment to supporting sustainable industrial development and agricultural growth.
