BASF's Partnership for Green Ammonia in India: A Step Towards Low-Carbon Chemicals
Key Ideas
  • BASF partners with AM Green to explore opportunities in low-carbon chemicals, with plans to purchase 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from the Indian company.
  • AM Green's green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with a 1 million-tonne capacity, receives a final investment decision of ₹12,500 crore, aiming for 5 MTPA by 2030.
  • AM Green secures offtake agreements with major players like Uniper and Yara, leveraging round-the-clock renewable energy for production, including a 25-year fixed-price power purchase agreement with NTPC.
  • The partnership aligns with EU norms for renewable fuels, with both companies starting feasibility studies on low-carbon chemicals production in India, targeting a range of green hydrogen applications.
BASF, a Germany-based chemical giant, has entered a promising agreement with AM Green, a Hyderabad-based company, to delve into the realm of low-carbon chemicals. The partnership entails BASF potentially acquiring 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from AM Green. Moreover, both companies are set to embark on feasibility studies for producing low-carbon chemicals in India, while also evaluating various technologies. AM Green has made significant strides in the green ammonia sector, with pre-certified plants meeting EU standards and a 1 million-tonne green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, receiving a substantial investment. AM Green aims to scale up its green ammonia production to 5 MTPA by 2030, with several strategic offtake agreements already in place. The production process will be underpinned by round-the-clock renewable energy sources, including a substantial power purchase agreement with NTPC. This initiative is aligned with global trends in renewable fuels, emphasizing green hydrogen applications. The collaboration between BASF and AM Green signifies a positive step towards sustainable practices in the chemical industry, leveraging India's potential for green energy production and setting the stage for future growth and innovation.
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