Government announces standards of green ammonia, green methanol
The Hindu
India sets green ammonia and methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade and strengthen its position as a global producer.
The government on Saturday (March 7, 2026) announced standards of green ammonia and green methanol for India to accelerate trade of green hydrogen derivatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The mission was approved by the Union Cabinet on January 4, 2023, with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore to make India a global hub for production, utilisation and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
According to a statement of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, in a significant move for the advancement of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Government of India notified the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards for India on February 27, 2026.
The standards issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), outlines the emission thresholds and eligibility conditions that must be compiled in order for ammonia and methanol produced to be classified as 'green', i.e., produced using green hydrogen derived from renewable sources.
Green Ammonia Standard for India shall have a total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emission, arising from green hydrogen production, ammonia synthesis, purification, compression, and on-site storage, of not more than 0.38 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of ammonia (kg CO₂ eq/kg NH₃), calculated as an average over the preceding 12-month period.
Green Methanol standard for India shall have a total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emission, arising from green hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage, of not more than 0.44 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of methanol (kg CO₂ eq/kg CH₃OH), calculated as an average over the preceding 12-month period.
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