In a significant step towards India’s clean energy ambitions, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully conducted the country’s first-ever auction for the procurement of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A). The landmark auction achieved a record low price discovery of ₹55.75 per kilogram, marking a major milestone in India’s journey to becoming a global hub for green hydrogen and its derivatives.
This trailblazing auction facilitates the annual supply of 75,000 metric tonnes of Green Ammonia to Paradeep Phosphates Limited in Odisha. It is the first of 13 planned auctions over the coming month, as part of a tender that aggregates to a total procurement capacity of 7.24 lakh metric tonnes per year.
The discovered price translates to approximately $641 per metric tonne, a dramatic reduction from the ₹100.28/kg ($1,153/MT) price discovered in the 2024 H2Global auction. In comparison, conventional Grey Ammonia prices stood at $515/MT as of March 2025, making this 10-year fixed-price agreement a commercially attractive and viable alternative for off takers transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
Conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and with support from the Department of Fertilisers, SECI served as the intermediary procurer for the auction. The process saw intense competition among participants, underlining the strong investor confidence and growing maturity of India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.
Experts say this breakthrough pricing not only sets a new benchmark for green ammonia globally but also demonstrates the effectiveness of India’s policy and incentive frameworks in catalysing the energy transition. The auction’s robust payment security mechanisms have further reinforced trust across the value chain, encouraging future investments and enabling large-scale adoption of green hydrogen derivatives.
This development is a critical part of India’s broader strategy to decarbonise industrial sectors such as fertilisers, refining, and shipping, and positions the country at the forefront of the global green hydrogen revolution.
With 12 more auctions to follow in the coming weeks, the momentum is set to continue, paving the way for large-scale green ammonia production and strengthening India’s credentials as a clean energy leader.
