AM Green’s ammonia to meet European RFNBO compliance standards
Düsseldorf-based Uniper Global Commodities and AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited have signed a long-term binding offtake agreement for renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO).
The agreement, the first of its kind for an Indian company, was exchanged between Michael Lewis, Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and CEO of Uniper, and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, Founder & Group Chairman of AM Green, in the presence of visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 12 Jan in Ahmedabad.
Under the agreement, Uniper will offtake up to 500,000 tons per year from AM Green’s green ammonia projects. First shipment is expected to happen as early as 2028 from AM Green Ammonia’s first 1 MTPA under construction plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The contract is an important milestone in India’s quest of becoming a leading exporter of green hydrogen and green ammonia to the world and is aligned with India’s vision of National Hydrogen Mission.
For Uniper, the agreement represents a significant step forward in developing a diversified portfolio of renewable and low-carbon molecules for European customers. As a feedstock and a potential hydrogen carrier, renewable ammonia will help decarbonize industrial sectors such as chemicals, fertilizers, refining, and, over time, shipping. Uniper and AM Green Ammonia will continue working with certification bodies to ensure traceability and high integrity reporting for European end-users.
Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, Founder, 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. This is achieved through our unique firm and dispatchable clean electricity solutions. It is enabling multiple downstream sectors including ammonia, aluminium, chemicals, and other energy-intensive industries lower their emissions significantly for India and now for the World.”
Michael Lewis, CBE, CEO of Uniper, said, “This agreement with AM Green Ammonia is a key building block in our strategy to provide our customers with reliable access to renewable and low carbon molecules at scale.
“Green ammonia stands out as one of the most promising solutions to decarbonise CO2-intensive production of chemicals, fertilizers and, through green hydrogen, also in refining. Importantly, it offers among the lowest CO2 avoidance costs compared to other renewable and low carbon molecules – thanks to its mature production process and the absence of carbon feedstock requirements.
“With clear, stable and credible rules – and with procurement and demand-side measures such as clear quotas for renewable molecules that reward verified CO2-abatement performance – we can accelerate the decarbonization while safeguarding competitiveness. We are proud to help establish one of the first large-scale supply corridors between India and Europe.”
John Roper, CEO Middle East, Uniper Global Commodities, elaborated, “This landmark agreement stands as a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our teams, whose collaborative spirit, innovative thinking, and shared vision have turned our ambition into reality.
“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 among 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 is under construction in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh which achieved critical milestone of Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2024.
Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach and operations in more than 40 countries. It has about 7,500 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s 14 gigawatts of flexible power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe’s most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper’s investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system.
Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants. Fiinews.com
