First Auction for Green Ammonia by SECI

• 08 Aug 2025

Source: PIB

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has conducted its first-ever auction for Green Ammonia procurement under the SIGHT Scheme, as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). 

• SECI is a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and plays a key role in the promotion and implementation of renewable energy projects across India. 

SIGHT Scheme 

• The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme is a flagship initiative under the NGHM. 
• It aimed at strengthening the supply side of green hydrogen production through financial incentives to manufacturers. 
• It is implemented by the  Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) through SECI. 

Green Ammonia 

• It is carbon-free ammonia produced using green hydrogen (via water electrolysis) and nitrogen (from air). 
• It is used in climate-neutral fertiliser production, as a zero-carbon fuel in engines or fuel cells, and as a clean marine fuel alternative. 
• It can be easily stored and transported as a liquid under moderate pressure or low temperature, making it ideal for renewable energy storage and long-distance energy trade. 

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