Uniper and AM Green Ammonia India on 12 January signed a long-term binding offtake agreement for renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). Under the agreement, the first of its kind for an Indian company, Uniper will offtake up to 500 000 tons per year from AM Green’s green ammonia projects. The first shipment is expected to happen as early as 2028 from AM Green Ammonia’s first 1 MTPA plant, now under construction in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The contract is an ‘important milestone’ in India’s aim to become a leading exporter of green hydrogen and green ammonia globally, and is aligned with India’s vision of a National Hydrogen Mission.
For Uniper, the agreement represents a significant step forward in developing a diversified portfolio of renewable and low-carbon chemicals for European customers. Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, the founder of Greenko Group and AM Green, said: “This partnership is a milestone for India’s role in the global energy transition. AM Green’s renewable ammonia is designed to meet stringent European RFNBO compliance standards.”
John Roper, CEO Middle East, Uniper Global Commodities, commented: “Together, we have paved the way for a sustainable future and demonstrated what can be accomplished through genuine partnership. Moreover, this landmark agreement shows that by aligning supply, certification and demand-side incentives, we can bring competitive, renewable molecules to European industry at scale – delivering real emission reductions.”
AM Green Ammonia is a partnership of AM Green, Gentari, GIC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). AM Green is developing a portfolio of green ammonia plants across Kakinada, Tuticorin and Kandla. The first plant of this portfolio of 1 MTPA capacity achieved the critical milestone of Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2024.
