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## **Snapshot Summary – Green Ammonia Bidding (SIGHT Scheme)**

**Document Type:** Post e-Reverse Auction (e-RA) Snapshot
**Date:** 25.08.2025
**Issued under:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI)
**RfS Reference:** SECI/C\&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25
**RfS Date:** 07.06.2024
**Scheme:** SIGHT Scheme – Mode-2A – Tranche-I

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### **1. Project Details**

* **Project No.:** VI
* **Entity:** Paradeep Phosphate Limited (PPL)
* **Location:** Zuarinagar
* **Capacity:** 25,000 MT (Green Ammonia production & supply)

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### **2. Purpose of Document**

* Provides snapshot after **e-RA (e-Reverse Auction)** held on **25.08.2025**.
* Confirms conclusion of competitive bidding for **production and supply of Green Ammonia** under SIGHT Scheme.

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### **3. Key Highlights**

* e-RA successfully conducted for **Project VI**.
* Project is part of India’s **first large-scale procurement round for Green Ammonia**.
* Capacity allocated = **25,000 MT** at PPL’s Zuarinagar unit.
* Commercial details (tariff discovered, bidders ranking, etc.) are not shown in the snapshot provided (likely in detailed SECI bid evaluation report).

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### **4. Outcome**

* **Status:** e-RA completed successfully.
* **Next Steps:** Adoption of tariff and issuance of **Letter of Award (LoA)** to successful bidder, followed by PPA/SPA execution under SIGHT Scheme framework.

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## **SECI Green Ammonia Project-II (IFFCO, Paradeep)**

### Project Overview

* **Project Name:** Project-II – IFFCO Paradeep
* **Capacity:** **1,00,000 Metric Tonnes (MT)** of Green Ammonia production & supply
* **Location:** Paradeep, Odisha
* **Scheme:** *SIGHT Scheme – Mode-2A, Tranche-I*
* **RfS Reference:** SECI/C\&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25 dated 07.06.2024
* **Auction Date:** 22.08.2025

This project is part of India’s national strategy to accelerate **green hydrogen and green ammonia adoption** by providing long-term supply contracts under SECI’s flagship **SIGHT programme**.

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### Bidding & Auction Process

* Conducted via **Electronic Reverse Auction (e-RA)** on 22nd August 2025.
* Purpose: To discover the most competitive price for production and long-term supply of green ammonia.
* The **e-RA model** encourages bidders to progressively lower tariffs during the auction window, leading to transparent price discovery.

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### Buyer & Offtake Commitment

* **Buyer:** *Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)* – one of India’s largest fertilizer producers.
* IFFCO’s Paradeep unit (in Odisha) is a major ammonia and urea production facility, consuming large quantities of feedstock ammonia.
* Under this project, IFFCO secures a **domestic supply of green ammonia**, reducing dependence on imported ammonia (currently fossil-fuel based).

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### Strategic Importance

* This is among the **largest single-location green ammonia contracts** under the SIGHT scheme.
* Supports India’s target of **5 MMT of green hydrogen/derivatives by 2030**.
* Contributes to **fertilizer sector decarbonization**, one of the government’s priority use-cases for green hydrogen/ammonia.

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### Expected Outcomes

1. **Green Ammonia Supply Security:** Ensures 1 lakh MT of annual supply to IFFCO Paradeep.
2. **Import Substitution:** Reduces foreign exchange outgo on imported grey ammonia.
3. **Emission Reduction:** Each tonne of green ammonia avoids significant CO₂ emissions compared to fossil-derived ammonia.
4. **Price Discovery:** The e-RA outcome sets benchmarks for future bidding rounds under SIGHT Mode-2A.

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### Implications

* **For IFFCO:** Long-term assured green ammonia at competitive discovered price.
* **For Developers:** A landmark opportunity to scale green ammonia production projects in India.
* **For Policy:** Demonstrates viability of government-backed reverse auction schemes in hard-to-abate industrial sectors like fertilizers.

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In short: The **IFFCO Paradeep Project-II** under SECI’s SIGHT scheme marks a milestone — securing **1 lakh MT/year of green ammonia** through transparent competitive bidding, directly supporting India’s fertilizer industry and decarbonization goals.

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## **Snapshot Report – Post e-Reverse Auction (e-RA)**

**Project:** IFFCO, Kandla (1,00,000 MT Green Ammonia Plant)
**Scheme:** National Green Hydrogen Mission – **SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A, Tranche-I)**
**RfS No.:** SECI/C\&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25
**RfS Date:** 07.06.2024
**Snapshot Date:** 20.08.2025

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### Project Overview

* **Developer:** Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (**IFFCO**)
* **Location:** Kandla, Gujarat
* **Capacity:** **1,00,000 Metric Tonnes (MT)** Green Ammonia (annual)
* **Purpose:** Supply of Green Ammonia under long-term agreement, aligned with GoI’s push for decarbonizing fertilizer sector

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### Auction Process

* **Mode of Allocation:** e-Reverse Auction (e-RA) conducted by **SECI**
* **e-RA Date:** 20.08.2025
* **Stage:** Conducted after techno-commercial qualification and financial bid opening under Mode-2A (Tranche-I)

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### Key Highlights

1. The project is among the **first large-scale green ammonia facilities** being tendered under the **SIGHT Scheme**.
2. The e-RA was specific to **supply of 1,00,000 MT per year** of Green Ammonia from IFFCO’s proposed Kandla facility.
3. Marks a **critical step in decarbonization of fertilizers** in India, aligning with the Government’s **National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)** goals.
4. Final discovered tariff/ price (post e-RA) is expected to form the **benchmark for future Green Ammonia procurements** under the scheme.

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### Timeline

* **RfS Issued:** 07.06.2024
* **e-RA Completed:** 20.08.2025 (snapshot issued same date)
* **Post-RA steps:** SECI to issue **Letter of Award (LoA)** and initiate **signing of agreements** with IFFCO for guaranteed supply

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### Strategic Importance

* First-of-its-kind **commercial-scale Green Ammonia procurement** project in India.
* Supports India’s target to become a **global hub for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives**.
* Contributes to **energy transition in fertilizer sector**, reducing reliance on grey ammonia imports.

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This document is essentially a **formal record of the auction outcome** and confirms successful completion of the **price discovery process** for the IFFCO Kandla Green Ammonia project.

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## **Snapshot after e-RA – Project-IX (Coromandel International Ltd., Visakhapatnam)**

**Issued by:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI)
**Scheme:** SIGHT Scheme – Mode 2A (Tranche-I)
**RfS No.:** SECI/C\&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25
**Date of RfS:** 07 June 2024
**Date of e-RA:** 18 August 2025

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### **Project Details**

* **Project Proponent:** Coromandel International Limited (CIL)
* **Location:** Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
* **Product:** Green Ammonia
* **Capacity:** 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MT)
* **Scheme Coverage:** Production and Supply of Green Ammonia in India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).

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### **Process**

* The snapshot represents the outcome of the **electronic Reverse Auction (e-RA)** conducted on **18.08.2025**.
* Conducted as part of **RfS for Green Ammonia Production & Supply** under the SIGHT Scheme, Mode 2A, Tranche-I.

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### **Outcome**

* Coromandel International Limited (CIL) successfully participated for allocation of **50,000 MT Green Ammonia capacity**.
* Results to be used by SECI in finalizing **Letter of Award (LoA)** and subsequent agreements.

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## **2nd Call for Proposal (CfP) – Funding of Testing Facilities, Infrastructure & Institutional Support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)**

**Issued by:** Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
**Implementing Agency:** National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
**Date of Issue:** 11 August 2025

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### **Objective**

MNRE invites proposals for **funding support** to develop or upgrade **testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support** for the **development of standards and regulatory framework** under the **National Green Hydrogen Mission**.

The scheme seeks to:

* Establish **new testing infrastructure** for components, technologies, and processes in the GH₂ value chain (production, storage, transport, utilization).
* Upgrade **existing facilities** to meet global standards.
* Facilitate **technology mapping**, performance evaluation, and quality assurance.
* Support creation of **Centers of Excellence** for hydrogen testing in India.

This is the **second round of CfP**; the first round (Aug 2024) approved **5 projects**.

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### **Key Dates**

* **CfP Issue Date:** 11 Aug 2025
* **Online Stakeholder Meeting:** 19 Aug 2025 (link on NISE website)
* **Proposal Submission Deadline (Hard Copy to NISE, Gurugram):** 10 Sep 2025 (16:30 hrs)

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### **Eligibility Criteria**

1. **Who Can Apply** –

* Government organizations (testing agencies, R\&D institutes, PSUs, academic institutions, autonomous bodies).
* Consortiums with a **Lead Executing Agency** (EA) for project delivery.

2. **Capabilities** –

* Relevant accreditations/approvals as per CfP.
* Hydrogen testing activities must be included in the organization’s statutory documents (to be added within 1 month of grant sanction if absent).

3. **Participation Rules** –

* Facilities must be **open to all users** (non-captive).
* EA to designate a **Lead Executer**; partners to nominate **Collaborators**.

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### **Funding Pattern & Disbursement**

* **Government Entities:** Up to **100%** of capital cost for equipment, installation & commissioning.
* **Govt–Private Consortia:** Govt partner – up to 100% funding; private partner – financial & technical contributions.
* **OPEX Support:** Up to 15% of sanctioned amount (max 4 years post-completion).
* **Not Covered:** Land, building infrastructure, and non-testing capital expenses.

**Grant Release Schedule:**

| Instalment | Milestone | % of CFA |
| ————- | ———————- | ——– |
| 1st | Award & acceptance | 20% |
| 2nd (Part I) | 25% project completion | 40% |
| 2nd (Part II) | 75% project completion | 30% |
| 3rd | 100% completion | 10% |

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### **Implementation Timeline & Penalties**

* **New Facilities:** 18 months from 1st instalment release.
* **Upgrades:** 12 months from 1st instalment release.
* **Extensions:**

* Up to 6 months – PAC approval.
* Beyond 6 months – Minister’s approval + **1% penalty** on MNRE support per delay period.

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### **Evaluation Criteria**

* **New Facilities:** Marks for EA credentials, land/building availability, CAPEX commitment, and proposed equipment.
* **Upgrades:** Marks for accreditations, infrastructure readiness, technical manpower, and hydrogen testing experience.

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### **Proposal Submission Requirements**

* **Submit:** Hard copy to **NISE, Gurugram** + scanned copy to **[hydrogen@nise.res.in](mailto:hydrogen@nise.res.in)**.
* **Mandatory Documents:**

* Incorporation/registration papers, DPR, manpower details, last 2 years’ financials, land proof, OEM quotes, building plan, equipment list, affidavits, regulatory recognition (for upgrades), cost sheets (Annexures III–V).
* All pages self-attested, numbered, and indexed.

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### **Monitoring & Reporting**

* **Steering Committee:** MNRE Secretary – overall monitoring.
* **Project Appraisal Committee (PAC):** Evaluates proposals, monitors progress, recommends fund release.
* **Post-Completion:** Annual operational reports for 5 years; audits/inspections by MNRE/NISE as needed.

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### **IPR & Compliance**

* IPR shared in proportion to contributions; Govt retains royalty-free usage and march-in rights.
* Domestic manufacturing mandatory for licensed commercialization.
* EA must secure NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17205:2017) and necessary regulatory approvals.

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### **Annexures**

* **Annex I:** Indicative hydrogen testing list (electrolyzers, storage tanks, dispensers, safety devices, piping, fuel cells).
* **Annex II–XII:** Application formats, cost templates, affidavits, evaluation metrics, acceptance letter, CA certificates, completion reports, and IPR guidelines.

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**Contact for CfP:**

*Kishore K. Menon*
Deputy Director, Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Division, NISE
[kishorekmenon@nise.res.in](mailto:kishorekmenon@nise.res.in) | +91-99900 76236

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## **e-RA Snapshot for Project-XIII**

**Date:** 08 August 2025
**Project:** Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited-III, Dhule (Capacity: 70,000 MT)
**Context:**

* This snapshot records the results of an **electronic Reverse Auction (e-RA)** conducted for **Project-XIII** under the **RfS for Production and Supply of Green Ammonia in India**.
* Scheme: **SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A-Tranche-I)**
* RfS Reference: **SECI/C\&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25** dated 07 June 2024.

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### **Key Details**

* **Entity:** Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (3rd project) located in **Dhule**.
* **Capacity:** 70,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Green Ammonia.
* **Purpose:** Selection of producer under SECI’s initiative to boost domestic green ammonia production in alignment with India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen mission.
* **Process:** e-RA was conducted on **08.08.2025** to finalize competitive tariffs and allocations.

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1. Objective of the Auction:
   The e-RA was organized by SECI as part of the Government of India’s initiative to promote Green Ammonia production under the SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) Scheme. This specific tranche (Mode-2A, Tranche-I) focuses on incentivizing domestic manufacturers for green ammonia supply.

2. Project Information:

   • Project Name: Project-XI

   • Awarded Developer: Krishana Phoschem Limited

   • Location: Meghnagar, Madhya Pradesh

   • Allotted Capacity: 70,000 metric tons (MT) of Green Ammonia production

   • This project will contribute to reducing dependency on fossil-based ammonia and support decarbonization of the fertilizer and chemical sectors.

3. Auction Process:

   • The selection of the developer was done through an e-Reverse Auction, which allows for competitive bidding based on the lowest offered price.

   • The auction took place on 04 August 2025.

   • The snapshot captures final results and rates post-auction, although actual bid values and ranking are not disclosed in this document.

4. RfS Details:

   • The Request for Selection (RfS) inviting bids was released on 07 June 2024 under the code SECI/C&P/MI/00/0002/2024-25.

   • This RfS is part of the broader national strategy to deploy green hydrogen and its derivatives across multiple sectors.

5. Strategic Relevance:

   • Green Ammonia is a critical enabler for India’s green hydrogen roadmap.

   • Through this tranche of SIGHT, SECI aims to attract industrial participation and investment in emerging clean energy technologies.

   • Krishana Phoschem’s selection supports both Make-in-India and energy transition goals.

6. Expected Outcome:

   • Sustainable, large-scale production of Green Ammonia.

   • Lower carbon emissions from fertilizer and chemical production.

   • Support for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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The snapshot of bids after opening of Envelope-2 under RfS for Setting up Production Facilities for Green Hydrogen in India under SIGHT Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-II) is enclosed herewith.

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