AM-NS steel plant gets EC from Centre
Foundation Stone to be laid in mid-November
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Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh has achieved another major milestone in its industrial growth story with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recommending environmental clearance for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel’s (AM/NS) 8.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) steel plant near Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district, about 90 km from here. The project, backed by an overall investment commitment of Rs.1.5 lakh crore, represents India’s largest greenfield steel manufacturing initiative to date.
The foundation stone for the AM/NS plant will be laid during the CII Partnership Summit (14–15 November 2025) in Visakhapatnam, in the presence of top global CEOs, policymakers, and industrial leaders.
AM/NS plant will be developed over multiple phases, with the first phase targeting an 8.2 MTPA integrated steel capacity and the ultimate expansion planned to reach 24 MTPA. The facility will employ advanced, energy-efficient, and low-emission technologies, meeting global standards for sustainability and carbon management.
