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SECI conducts first-ever auction for procurement of Green Ammonia

 In a landmark development under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the first- ever auction conducted by SECI for the procurement of Green Ammonia under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A) has achieved a record low price discovery of Rs 55.75/kg, according to an official release.

This pioneering auction covers the supply of 75,000 tons 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 ton/year.

The discovered price translates to approximately $ 641/ton, a substantial drop from the previously discovered price of Rs 100.28/kg ($ 1,153/ton) in the H2Global auction in 2024. With Grey Ammonia prices reaching $ 515/ton (as of March 2025), this 10-year fixed-price bid provides strong economic rationale for offtakers to initiate their clean energy transition journey.

SECI, acting as the intermediary procurer, has successfully anchored the auction under the guidance of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), with steadfast support from the Department of Fertilizers and the participating offtakers.

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 witnessed intense competition, reflecting the strong investor and developer confidence in India’s green energy transition framework.

With robust payment security mechanisms in place, the scheme unlocks confidence across the value chain and enables large-scale adoption of Green Ammonia and other derivatives.