India Boosts Allocation for Green Ammonia in Fertilizer Sector
Key Ideas
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India increased the allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- The allocation for Green Ammonia production was raised from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum to meet growing demand.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and drive the global Clean Energy Transition.
- The mission will lead to significant decarbonization, reduced fossil fuel dependence, and position India as a leader in Green Hydrogen technology.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has announced an enhancement in the allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The share of allocation for Green Ammonia production in the Fertilizer Sector has been increased from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum. This decision was made in response to the rising demand for Green Ammonia from the fertilizer sector. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched last year with substantial funding, aims to make India self-reliant through clean energy and serve as a global model for Clean Energy Transition. The Ministry has amended the scheme guidelines to accommodate the increased allocation for the Fertilizer Sector. The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, part of the mission, includes mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and Green Hydrogen production. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has initiated a competitive bidding process for Green Ammonia Producers. The mission is expected to drive decarbonization, reduce fossil fuel imports, and establish India as a leader in Green Hydrogen technology.