Uttar Pradesh Initiates Green Ammonia Production with Three Plant Proposals
Key Ideas
- Uttar Pradesh has received proposals for green ammonia plants in Gorakhpur, Jalaun, and Hamirpur with substantial daily production capacities.
- The Green Hydrogen Policy of 2024 in Uttar Pradesh aims to boost green hydrogen production by offering financial incentives of up to 35-40% of project costs.
- Companies interested in these incentives must submit detailed plans by specific deadlines, with a prioritization mechanism in place for early submissions.
- The policy sets a target of 1 million metric tons per annum production of Green Hydrogen by 2028, emphasizing the use of renewable energy in the production process.
The state of Uttar Pradesh in India has received three proposals for establishing green ammonia plants in Gorakhpur, Jalaun, and Hamirpur with respective daily production capacities of 1500, 260, and 780 tonnes. These proposals are part of the state's Green Hydrogen Policy initiated on March 14, 2024, to promote green hydrogen production. The policy includes substantial financial backing, providing up to 35-40% of project costs and an annual support cap of 100-200 crore rupees for the first five qualifying projects. Companies seeking these incentives had to submit detailed plans by September 5, 2024, with priority given to early submissions. The state aims to achieve a production target of 1 million metric tons per annum of Green Hydrogen by 2028. Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy sources, finds applications in various sectors such as petroleum refining, ammonia manufacturing, and heavy-duty mobility, showcasing a move towards sustainable industrial practices.