India's Green Ammonia Export Hub Takes Shape in Gujarat
A $4.5 billion green ammonia plant begins construction in Gujarat, targeting 1.2 million tons of annual production for shipping fuel and fertilizer markets.
India's Green Ammonia Export Hub Takes Shape in Gujarat
Construction began on March 15, 2026 on India's first large-scale green ammonia production facility at the Mundra port complex in Gujarat. The $4.5 billion project, developed by Adani New Industries Limited in partnership with TotalEnergies, targets annual production of 1.2 million tons of green ammonia — enough to supply 5% of global maritime fuel demand.
Green ammonia, produced by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen from air, is emerging as a leading zero-carbon shipping fuel and hydrogen carrier.
Production Chain
The facility integrates 5 GW of dedicated solar and wind generation, a 2 GW electrolyzer plant producing 400,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, an air separation unit, and a Haber-Bosch synthesis loop. The entire chain operates without fossil fuel inputs, producing ammonia with zero direct CO2 emissions.
Water consumption of 18 liters per kilogram of hydrogen will be met through seawater desalination, with a 200 MLD reverse osmosis plant under co-construction at the site.
Export Markets
Japan's JERA has signed a 15-year offtake agreement for 500,000 tons annually, for use in co-firing at thermal power plants. European fertilizer manufacturers including Yara and OCI have secured 400,000 tons for replacement of gray ammonia in their production processes.
"Green ammonia at $450-500 per ton makes India competitive with Middle Eastern producers," said Vneet Jaain, CEO of Adani Green Energy. "Gujarat's solar irradiance and port infrastructure give us a structural cost advantage."
Maritime Fuel Applications
The International Maritime Organization's revised greenhouse gas strategy targets 30% adoption of zero-carbon fuels in shipping by 2030. Ammonia-powered vessel engines, under development by MAN Energy Solutions and Wartsila, are expected to reach commercial readiness in 2027.
Mundra port is installing ammonia bunkering facilities to serve the maritime fuel market directly, positioning Gujarat as a key refueling stop on Asia-Europe shipping routes.
National Strategy
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production by 2030, with green ammonia as the primary derivative product. Total investment across the green hydrogen value chain is projected at $100 billion.
Competing Indian projects from Reliance Industries in Jamnagar and Indian Oil Corporation in Paradip are in earlier development stages, with combined capacity of 800,000 tons of green ammonia.