Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) issued a Request for Selection (RfS) to select green ammonia producers for the production and supply of 54,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia in India. The tender falls under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme, Mode-2A, Tranche-II. SECI will select producers through cost-based competitive bidding. The selected producers will supply green ammonia to Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited-III at its plant in Dhule, Maharashtra. The plant requires 54,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually, with a maximum consignment size of 5,000 metric tonnes per month. The deadline for online submission of bids is October 27, 2026.
Green Ammonia Production and Supply Requirements
Under the tender, the selected green ammonia producer must establish the required production facilities at its own cost. The producer will manufacture and supply green ammonia to SECI while also managing the associated storage and transportation requirements up to the designated delivery point.
Furthermore, the successful bidder will be responsible for:
Identifying suitable land for the project
Constructing and owning the green ammonia production facility
Obtaining all required approvals, permits and statutory clearances
Setting up and managing green ammonia storage facilities
Producing and supplying the awarded green ammonia capacity
Arranging transportation up to the delivery point
Bearing all costs related to storage and transportation
The successful bidder must produce and supply the green ammonia capacity awarded under the RfS. Trading or arbitrage of green ammonia for supply to the procurer will not be permitted.
Financial Eligibility Criteria
SECI has also specified financial eligibility requirements for participating bidders. Each bidder must have a minimum net worth of Rs 50 million for every 1,000 MTPA of tendered green ammonia capacity as of the end of financial year 2025-26. The net worth will be calculated based on one year of production and supply capacity. In the case of a consortium, bidders can meet the net worth requirement through the cumulative net worth of the bidding company, consortium members and eligible affiliates. These entities must undertake to provide the required equity funding and performance security if the bidder fails to meet its obligations.
Tender Fees and Earnest Money Deposit
As part of the bidding process, applicants must pay a document fee of Rs 25,000 and a bid processing fee of Rs 1.5 million. In addition, bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for the applicable amount specified under Clause 16. The EMD must be submitted in the form of a bank guarantee along with the response to the RfS.
Green Ammonia Supply to Support India’s Energy Transition
Through the SIGHT scheme, SECI is facilitating the development and supply of green ammonia while supporting India’s broader green hydrogen and clean energy transition. As reported by renewablewatch.in, the tender will enable dedicated green ammonia production capacity to meet the requirements of the identified industrial off-taker in Maharashtra.
