Visakhapatnam, 12th November 2026: GAIL (India) Limited, a leading player in the natural gas sector, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) to explore the establishment of a gas-based fertiliser project in Andhra Pradesh. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to set up a urea production facility with an envisaged capacity of 1.27 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA) in Mulapeta, Srikakulam district.
The MoU was signed by senior representatives from both organisations, including Shri Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director of Business Development, Start-up & R&D at GAIL, and Shri C.S. Azad, Executive Director (Technical) at KRIBHCO. The signing ceremony was attended by key figures such as Shri V Sudhakar Chowdary, Chairman of KRIBHCO, Shri S. S. Yadav, Managing Director of KRIBHCO, and Shri R. K. Singhal, Director of Business Development at GAIL. The proposed project will be strategically located along GAIL’s Srikakulam Angul Natural Gas Pipeline (SAPL), facilitating efficient integration into existing infrastructure.
The collaboration between GAIL and KRIBHCO is set to be executed through a joint venture model, combining KRIBHCO’s extensive experience in the fertiliser sector with GAIL’s leadership in natural gas. Shri V Sudhakar Chowdary expressed confidence in the partnership, highlighting the potential value it could bring to the successful implementation of the project. Shri R. K. Singhal emphasised the strategic integration of India’s gas and fertiliser value chains, underscoring GAIL’s commitment to supporting sustainable industrial and agricultural growth.
Analysts view this development as a significant step towards enhancing India’s fertiliser production capabilities while promoting the use of natural gas as a cleaner energy source. The collaboration is expected to contribute to the nation’s agricultural productivity and align with broader governmental goals of sustainable development and energy efficiency.
