SECI conducts first-ever auction for procurement of Green Ammonia

New Delhi: Under the vision of National Green Hydrogen Mission, state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has conducted the first-ever auction for the procurement of Green Ammonia under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A) and has achieved a record low price discovery of Rs 55.75/kg.

The pioneering auction covers the supply of 75,000 metric tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia to Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Odisha. It is the first in a planned series of 13 auctions over the coming month, under a tender aggregating a cumulative procurement capacity of 7.24 lakh MT/year.

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The discovered price translates to approximately USD 641/MT, a substantial drop from the previously discovered price of Rs 100.28/kg (USD 1,153/MT) in the H2Global auction in 2024.

With Grey Ammonia prices reaching USD 515/MT (as of March 2025), this 10-year fixed-price bid provides strong economic rationale for offtakers to initiate their clean energy transition journey.

SECI has issued the auction under the guidance of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), with the help from the Department of Fertilizers and the participating off-takers. This price discovery marks a watershed moment in India's Green Hydrogen journey and reinforces the country’s vision of becoming a global hub for Green Hydrogen production.

The auction reflects the presence of strong investor and developer confidence in India’s green energy transition framework. The scheme with robust payment security mechanisms in place, ensures confidence across the value chain and enables large-scale adoption of Green Ammonia and other derivatives.