Strategic Initiative Summary
GAIL (India) Limited and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to explore the opportunity of establishing a gas-based urea plant in Andhra Pradesh.
Project Details
- Project Type: Gas-based urea production facility
- Production Capacity: 1.27 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA)
- Location: Mulapeta, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh
- Infrastructure Connection: Located along GAIL's Srikakulam Angul Natural Gas Pipeline (SAPL)
- Strategic Objective: Strengthening India's fertilizer self-sufficiency
Signing Event Details
- Event: 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026
- Location: Visakhapatnam
- Signatories:
- Shri Sagili Shan Mohan (IAS), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), APEDB
- Shri Sanjay Agarwal, ED (BD, Start-up & R&D), GAIL
- Shri C. S. Azad, Executive Director (Technical), KRIBHCO
Dignitaries Present
- Shri N. Chandra Babu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Shri R. K. Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL
- Shri V Sudhakar Chowdary, Chairman, KRIBHCO
- Shri S. S. Yadav, Managing Director, KRIBHCO
Current Status
The MoU represents an exploratory phase to assess the opportunity for establishing the fertilizer project. No specific financial commitments, investment amounts, or timelines have been disclosed at this stage.