SECI's Green Ammonia Tender to Revolutionize India's Fertiliser Industry
Key Ideas
  • SECI's Rs 1,500 Cr tender for green ammonia aims to decarbonize India's fertiliser sector by shifting from fossil-fuel-based ammonia to renewable energy-based green ammonia.
  • The initiative under the SIGHT Scheme will create immediate demand for green hydrogen adoption in fertiliser production, lowering industrial carbon emissions.
  • To enhance financial viability, the government is offering production-linked incentives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to support domestic green ammonia production.
  • The green ammonia initiative targets to reduce India's dependence on imported natural gas for ammonia production, aiming for macroeconomic stability and lower trade deficit.
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has introduced a significant development in India's fertiliser industry by issuing a tender for the offtake of 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia. This initiative, under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the fertiliser sector that currently heavily relies on fossil-fuel-based ammonia. By moving towards renewable energy-based green ammonia, SECI plans to lower the carbon footprint of domestic fertiliser manufacturing. The government is actively supporting this transition by providing production-linked incentives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, offering financial assistance to ensure the viability of green ammonia production. Through transparent and competitive bidding processes, SECI intends to establish market certainty and promote the adoption of green hydrogen in fertiliser production. The ultimate goal is to reduce India's reliance on imported natural gas for ammonia production, leading to greater economic stability and a decrease in the trade deficit. This initiative signifies a crucial step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility in India's industrial sector.
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