SECI Extends Deadline for Bids in National Green Hydrogen Mission
Key Ideas
- SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for the production and supply of green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by four days to June 30.
- The tender aims to facilitate the production and long-term supply of 7,24,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually to 13 identified fertiliser plants in India.
- SECI will enter into long-term offtake agreements with selected green ammonia producers to ensure commercial certainty for a 10-year duration and promote market development for green hydrogen derivatives.
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a state-owned entity, has decided to extend the timeline for the submission of bids for the contract related to the production and supply of green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The deadline for bid submission, which was originally set for June 26, 2025, has been extended by four days to June 30. The tender, issued on June 7, 2024, is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme - Mode 2A, Tranche I. It aims to enable the production and yearly supply of 7,24,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia to 13 identified fertiliser plants across India. As the implementing agency, SECI will aggregate demand and establish long-term offtake agreements with chosen green ammonia producers. These agreements, with a 10-year duration, will offer commercial certainty and help in fostering the market for green hydrogen derivatives.