Hygenco Green Energies Receives Pre-Certification for Green Hydrogen-Based Ammonia Export to EU
Key Ideas
- Hygenco Green Energies secured pre-certification from Bureau Veritas for green hydrogen-based ammonia for export to the EU, meeting EU's RFNBO criteria.
- The planned 1.1 million tonnes per annum green ammonia plant in Odisha aims to produce low-cost, sustainable green ammonia for global customers.
- The project received approval from the High-Level Clearance Authority and has binding, long-term offtake agreements with Indian industrial players.
- Hygenco launched a 1.1GW renewable energy tender to support the plant, seeking to secure 625MW of solar and 500MW of wind power.
Hygenco Green Energies in India has achieved pre-certification for its green hydrogen-based ammonia from Bureau Veritas, allowing potential export to the European Union. This certification, under the CertifHy scheme, ensures compliance with the EU's renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) rules, including criteria like additionality and geographical correlation. The company's 1.1 million tonnes per annum green ammonia plant in Odisha, within Tata Steel's Special Economic Zone Industrial Park, is expected to produce sustainable green ammonia for global markets. With plans to initially produce 600 tonnes of ammonia per day by 2027, the plant aims to double its capacity in the future. The project has received official approval and has already secured long-term offtake agreements with Indian industrial partners. Additionally, Hygenco launched a large 1.1GW renewable energy tender to provide support for the plant's operations, focusing on acquiring solar and wind power sources. The company's co-founder emphasized their commitment to producing environmentally friendly ammonia at a competitive cost, aligning with their goal of becoming a major player in the green energy sector.
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