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CIL and AM Green Forge Landmark 4.5 GW Renewable Energy Pact for Green Ammonia Production

Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into a transformative partnership with AM Green to supply 4,500 MW of renewable energy for green ammonia production, marking one of the largest clean energy supply agreements globally. The carbon-free power—sourced from solar and wind—will be supported by pumped hydro storage to ensure round-the-clock reliability.

The renewable energy will power AM Green’s planned green ammonia facilities, a critical component in the company’s mission to produce 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of EU RFNBO-compliant green ammonia by 2030. This is equivalent to approximately 1 MTPA of green hydrogen, accounting for 20% of India's total production target under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Anil Chalamalasetty, Founder of AM Green, emphasized the global importance of this collaboration, stating that the deal could position India as one of the most cost-competitive producers of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia and other green molecules.

CIL’s entry into the renewable energy sector at this scale also signals a broader strategic shift for India’s largest coal producer as it diversifies to support the country’s decarbonization goals. This partnership is pivotal for scaling domestic production of green hydrogen, which is vital for reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as fertilizers, steel, and shipping.

The integration of pumped hydro storage ensures grid stability and a dependable energy supply for continuous green hydrogen production—overcoming one of the main challenges of renewable energy intermittency.

This agreement not only reinforces India’s ambitions to be a global hub for green hydrogen and ammonia exports but also marks a significant step toward achieving its clean energy targets, boosting self-reliance, and creating a resilient green industrial ecosystem.