A well-organized and developed phase of Minerals & Energy industries indicates the economical prosperity of Andhra Pradesh. Abundance of Mineral resources and numerous existing and upcoming Energy projects of the state are known to be the main catalysts of income generation in the place.
Limestone, manganese, asbestos, tungsten, slabs, dolomite, dimensional stones, coal and bauxite are the commonly found Minerals of Andhra Pradesh. Barytes and galaxy granites, that hold a large share in the global market, have a huge reserve in and around the state.
Some of the unexplored Minerals that are efficient enough to earn massive revenue for the state include:
- Gold & diamond which are aplenty and spread over an approximate area of 50, 000 sq km
- Ceramics which is a basic source of clays, quartz, silica, feldspar and titanites
- Granite which include srikakulam blue, khammam black and warangal
Catering to a diversified chain of industries like cement, paint, refinery, glass, refractory, power, alloys, cosmetics and chemicals, the Minerals sector of Andhra Pradesh competently operates through remote mining locations as well as urban corporate corners.
The Energy industry of Andhra Pradesh is a self-sufficient chain of commercial ventures that strives to meet the growing needs of power and allied fields. With proper support from the government, the state has achieved a name of its own in the domain of renewable Energy. The Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of the place is a prime support agency that implements various power and Energy projects in Andhra Pradesh. Some of the notable Energy plans undertaken by the agency are:
- National project on biogas development
- Photovoltaic technology
- Thermal energy technology
- Solar thermal projects
With continuous advancement and development, both the Minerals & Energy sectors of Andhra Pradesh are expected to grow beyond leaps and bounds in the coming years.
