Bhubaneswar: Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Odisha’s Ganjam district is emerging as a major hub for green energy and advanced manufacturing in eastern India, with a cumulative investment pipeline of more than ₹65,400 crore, according to Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL).
Developed by TSSEZL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, the industrial park has attracted projects across a diverse range of sectors, including green hydrogen, renewable energy equipment, speciality chemicals, tyres, mineral processing and food processing.
A key addition to the park’s growing investment portfolio is a proposed 0.4 million tonne per annum green ammonia plant, along with a jetty-less floating terminal. The project is being pursued through a memorandum of cooperation involving the Odisha government, Japan’s IHI Corporation, ACME Group and TSSEZL.
The proposed project is expected to further strengthen Odisha’s ambitions of becoming a significant player in India’s emerging green hydrogen and green ammonia ecosystem.
Gopalpur Industrial Park has also received a major boost from plans for a ₹10,000-crore solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility proposed by Tata Power. The project is expected to deepen the renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem at the industrial park and support the development of domestic clean-energy supply chains.
Several companies have already established or announced projects at the park, spanning solar manufacturing, green hydrogen, speciality chemicals and other industrial segments. The growing cluster is positioning Gopalpur as an increasingly important destination for next-generation manufacturing investments.
With its location near Gopalpur Port and access to industrial infrastructure, the park is seeking to leverage its connectivity to attract export-oriented industries and large-scale manufacturing projects. The industrial park offers facilities under both the Special Economic Zone and Domestic Tariff Area frameworks.
The investment pipeline reflects a broader shift in Odisha’s industrial strategy, with the state increasingly attracting investments beyond its traditional strengths in metals and mining. As green hydrogen, renewable energy equipment and advanced manufacturing gain momentum, Gopalpur Industrial Park is emerging as a potential anchor for Odisha’s transition towards low-carbon industrial growth.
The ₹65,400-crore pipeline, however, represents proposed and planned investments at different stages of development, rather than capital already deployed. The pace at which these projects move from announcements to implementation will be crucial in determining Gopalpur’s long-term role in India’s green manufacturing landscape.
