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L&T Energy GreenTech and Japan’s ITOCHU Partner for 300 KTPA Green Ammonia Project in Kandla

L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation to develop and commercialise a 300 kilotonnes per annum (KTPA) green ammonia facility at Kandla, Gujarat. The collaboration strengthens both companies’ commitment to advancing clean energy solutions, particularly for the maritime sector.

As part of the agreement, ITOCHU plans to offtake the green ammonia for bunkering applications in Singapore, supporting its broader initiative to introduce low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel. The project also aligns with global decarbonisation efforts in shipping, which is increasingly looking to green ammonia as a zero-carbon alternative.

India’s competitive electricity costs and abundant renewable resources make it a strong contender to lead in green hydrogen and derivative production, such as ammonia. L&T had previously acquired a significant land parcel at Kandla for developing both green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

The Kandla facility will be integrated into LTEG’s broader strategy to build a presence across the green energy value chain, from renewable power generation to production, storage, and distribution of green hydrogen and its derivatives. For ITOCHU, the project represents a key step in securing sustainable fuel supply chains for Asia’s shipping industry.

The partnership reflects a growing trend of India–Japan clean energy collaboration, combining India’s renewable capacity with Japan’s demand for green fuels. It is expected to accelerate the commercial viability of green ammonia exports and contribute to reducing global maritime emissions.

By targeting the 300 KTPA scale, the project aims to position itself among the largest early-stage green ammonia ventures in India, potentially making Kandla a strategic export hub for clean fuels in the Asia-Pacific region.