GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO). The agreement aims to explore the establishment of a gas-based urea plant in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed facility is expected to have a capacity of 1.27 Million Metric Tons Per Annum and will be located at Mulapeta, Srikakulam district.
GAIL Explores New Fertilizer Project in Andhra Pradesh
In a strategic move towards bolstering India’s fertilizer self-sufficiency, GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL), in collaboration with Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB). This significant agreement was formalized on November 12, 2026, during the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.
Project Details and Objectives
The primary objective of this MoU is to assess the feasibility of establishing a new gas-based urea plant within the state of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed production facility is envisioned to possess a substantial capacity of 1.27 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA). The strategic location identified for this project is Mulapeta, in the Srikakulam district, with its infrastructure likely to be integrated with GAIL’s existing Srikakulam-Angul Natural Gas Pipeline (SAPL).
Key Dignitaries Present
The MoU was formally signed by Shri Sagili Shan Mohan (IAS), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of APEDB; Shri Sanjay Agarwal, ED (BD, Start-up & R&D) from GAIL; and Shri C. S. Azad, Executive Director (Technical) of KRIBHCO. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri N. Chandra Babu Naidu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Notable attendees also included Shri R. K. Singhal, Director (Business Development) at GAIL, and from KRIBHCO, Shri V Sudhakar Chowdary, Chairman, and Shri S. S. Yadav, Managing Director.
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