The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recently increased the allocation for Mode 2A (Incentive for Procurement of Green Ammonia Production) of the SIGHT Programme to boost the production of Green Ammonia in India.
About Green Ammonia:
- Known as renewable ammonia, Green Ammonia is produced using renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen from water and nitrogen from air, through the Haber-Bosch process.
- Unlike conventional/brown ammonia which is derived from fossil fuels like natural gas, Green Ammonia is considered more environmentally friendly.
- It has a range of applications including in the production of agricultural fertilisers, nitric acid, synthetic fibres, explosives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
- Additionally, it has potential use as a fuel for ships, boilers, turbines, and engines.
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