AM Green Receives Pre-Certification for Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada, India
Key Ideas
- AM Green, based in Kakinada, India, has achieved pre-certification for its green ammonia project, a first in the country, meeting EU standards.
- The certification showcases AM Green's commitment to producing green hydrogen and ammonia sustainably, positioning them well in the EU RFNBO market.
- Collaboration with Hinicio and Bureau Veritas ensured compliance with CertifHy's standards, enabling AM Green to produce high-quality green ammonia for global markets.
- With plans to scale production to five million tons per annum by 2030 and attract investments, AM Green aims to decarbonize industries like refineries and power generation.
AM Green, previously Greenko ZeroC, has achieved pre-certification from CertifHy for its green ammonia project in Kakinada, India. This milestone marks the first time an Indian project has received CertifHy's EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) pre-certification, showcasing adherence to stringent European standards for renewable fuels. The project's focus on producing green hydrogen and ammonia using carbon-free energy aligns with global efforts to decarbonize industrial sectors. AM Green's successful pre-certification positions them to access the lucrative EU RFNBO market.
The evaluation process involved collaboration with Hinicio and Bureau Veritas, ensuring compliance with CertifHy's standards and the EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme requirements. This thorough review resulted in AM Green's certification to produce high-quality green ammonia for international markets. AM Green's President, Mahesh Kolli, emphasized the significance of this achievement in enhancing India's renewable energy capabilities while meeting global sustainability criteria.
Looking forward, AM Green plans to expand its production capacity in Kakinada from one to five million tons per annum of green ammonia by 2030, which is equivalent to one million tons per annum of hydrogen. The company aims to leverage its pre-certification to attract investments and secure offtake agreements for its green products, contributing significantly to decarbonizing industries such as refineries, shipping, fertilizers, power generation, and chemicals.