Green Coke and Energy Private Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kakinada SEZ Limited to set up a metallurgical coke manufacturing plant with an investment of ₹700 crore in Andhra Pradesh.
The agreement covers a greenfield facility on 80 acres inside the Kakinada Special Economic Zone on the Kakinada coast. The project includes a co-generation power plant to support operations.
Mr Natarajan, Managing Director of Green Coke and Energy Private Limited, called the MoU a key step for the company. He said the plant will help meet rising demand for metallurgical coke in India’s steel industry.
Mr Ram Reddy Ojili, Managing Director and CEO of Kakinada SEZ Limited, noted that the investment strengthens the zone’s role as an industrial hub. He added that the project will create jobs and support further growth in the region.
Metallurgical coke serves as a key raw material in steel production. The new unit will produce the material locally and add value through integrated power generation.
The plant forms part of efforts to expand heavy industry in Andhra Pradesh. It aligns with national goals to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports for critical inputs used in steelmaking.
Green Coke and Energy Private Limited is a Chennai-based firm focused on energy and coke-related projects. Kakinada SEZ, spread over about 5,600 acres, is a port-linked industrial zone that attracts large-scale investments in manufacturing and infrastructure.
The metallurgical coke sector supports India’s steel output, which continues to grow to meet demand from construction, infrastructure, and other industries. This latest project adds to the state’s push for industrial development along its coast.
