In a significant development for Andhra Pradesh’s industrial landscape, Green Coke & Energy Pvt. Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kakinada SEZ Ltd. for setting up a metallurgical coke manufacturing industry in Kakinada.

The proposed plant will be established over 80 acres within the Kakinada SEZ, with a planned investment of Rs. 700 crore. The project will strengthen the region’s position as a growing hub for heavy industries and cater to the increasing demand for metallurgical coke in India’s steel sector and thereby advancing the Government of India’s advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Notably, Kakinada SEZ, which spans approximately 5,600 acres, stands as one of the largest port- integrated industrial zones in the east coast of India. With its strategic coastal location, modern infrastructure, and strong connectivity, the SEZ has been instrumental in attracting large-scale investments across diverse sectors, further contributing to the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s industrial growth story.

The MoU was signed by Natarajan Mahalingam, MD of Green Coke & Energy and Ram Reddy Ojili, MD & CEO, Kakinada SEZ, in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations. The collaboration is expected to leverage the park’s extensive land availability and industrial ecosystem to facilitate efficient project execution.

With its vast land bank and investor-friendly environment, Auro Industrial City combining a world-class Kakinada SEZ and a strategic Kakinada Gateway Port Limited emerged as a preferred destination for major industrial ventures. The addition of the metallurgical coke unit further strengthens its portfolio and underscores its role in enabling large-scale manufacturing investments in the region.