Key Highlights
- Solar Energy Corporation of India has launched a green ammonia offtake tender targeting 724,000 tonnes per year across 13 fertiliser plants.
- The 10‑year contract, backed by Payment Security Mechanism and PLI subsidies, guarantees stable supply and investor confidence.
- By replacing fossil‑fuel‑derived ammonia with green ammonia, the tender aims to cut GHG emissions by up to 90 %.
Detailed Insights
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s SIGHT Scheme (Mode 2A, Tranche I), SECI is driving a decarbonisation leap in India’s energy‑intensive fertiliser sector. The e‑reverse auction ensures transparent price discovery while the PSM protects buyers from payment delays. The volume—724,000 tpa—feeds 13 units, offering a long‑term stimulus for domestic green‑hydrogen generation and reducing dependence on imported natural gas.
Key Concepts
- Green Ammonia – ammonia produced from renewable‑energy‑powered electrolysetion, emitting less than 2 kg CO₂ per kg of ammonia.
- Offtake Contract – a binding agreement between a producer and a buyer guaranteeing a specified quantity for a fixed period.
- Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) – a financial tool that shields buyers and sellers against credit‑risk and payment default.
- SIGHT Scheme – Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition, a flagship MNRE programme to accelerate green‑hydrogen deployment.