India's Green Hydrogen Mission Boosts Green Ammonia Production
Key Ideas
  • The MNRE is leading India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aiming for 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
  • Scheme guidelines released for the SIGHT programme's Mode 2A dedicated to green ammonia production for the fertilizer sector.
  • Initial allocation of green ammonia increased by 2,00,000 tons per year to meet rising demand, boosting India's green hydrogen market.
  • Investment of ₹19,744 crore until 2029-30 towards the mission to make India self-reliant in clean energy and reduce carbon footprint.
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is leading the charge on the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to achieve a production capacity of five million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. In line with this mission, the MNRE has recently unveiled scheme guidelines for the SIGHT programme's Mode 2A, specifically targeting the production of green ammonia to cater to the fertilizer sector. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has initiated a competitive bidding process to select green ammonia producers. With the increasing demand for green hydrogen and its derivatives across various sectors, the MNRE has decided to raise the allocation under Mode 2A by 2,00,000 tons per year, thereby enhancing the green ammonia production capacity to 7,50,000 tons annually. This move is seen as a crucial step in driving the demand for green hydrogen and its derivatives in India. The NGHM, which was launched in January 2023 with a significant investment of ₹19,744 crore until the fiscal year 2029-30, aims to make India self-sufficient in clean energy and serve as a global leader in the clean energy transition. The mission is anticipated to bring about a substantial reduction in India's carbon footprint, reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, and position the country at the forefront of green hydrogen technology and market.
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