Capacity available for bidding under Mode 2A of SIGHT programme is increased from 5,50,000 MT per annum to 7,50,000 tonnes per annum.
- Mode 2A of SIGHT programme (Incentive for Procurement of Green Ammonia Production) provides selected bidder financial incentive for 3 years for Green Ammonia produced and supplied.
- Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Allocation was enhanced in response to the increase in demand of Green Ammonia from the fertilizer sector.
About Green Ammonia
- Production: Green ammonia relies on renewable energy, and derives its hydrogen from water and its nitrogen from air.
- Conventional ammonia is produced using fossil fuels (natural gas) for hydrogen and energy, hence it is termed "brown ammonia”.
- Significance:
- Reducing GHG emissions: Conventional ammonia production emits approximately 2 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of ammonia.
- Sustainable fuel: Green ammonia could be used for producing hydrogen (clean fuel). Thus, it enables efficient hydrogen transport and storage.
- Energy Generation: Can be used as a fuel in boilers, turbines, or engines for heat and electricity generation.
- Compared with other forms of chemicals produced via renewable processes, ammonia has a high energy density.
- Challenges: Requires new infrastructure, innovation and investment (hence more expensive).
About Ammonia (NH₃)
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