Green Hydrogen – Green Ammonia, SECI Auction & National Hydrogen Mission for UPSC

Context

India is promoting green hydrogen and green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
SECI conducted India’s Green Ammonia Auction to build a global-scale clean ammonia market.

Green Hydrogen

  • Produced using renewable energy (solar/wind)
  • No CO₂ emissions
  • Used in industry, transport
  • Feedstock for green ammonia

Green Ammonia

  • Made by combining nitrogen + green hydrogen
  • Clean alternative for fertilizers
  • Can be used in shipping fuel and power
  • Helps decarbonise heavy industries

India’s Green Ammonia Auction (SECI)

  • 15 bidders → 7 winners
  • 13 delivery contracts
  • 3.7 lakh tonnes/year awarded
  • Prices discovered: ₹49.75/kg – ₹64.74/kg
  • Grey ammonia costs up to ₹51/kg → gap narrowing

Why Important

  • Reduces fossil-fuel imports
  • Helps carbon reduction
  • Supports $1 trillion hydrogen market
  • Ensures predictable fertilizer supply
  • Encourages private investment

Previous Year Question (2023)

Green hydrogen:

  1. Can be used directly as fuel
  2. Can be blended with natural gas
  3. Can run vehicles via fuel cell

Correct Answer: C (All three)

PYQ – 2024, Ans – D
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