Adani Total Gas is at the forefront of efforts to cut emissions by co-firing a mix of coal and green ammonia at its Mundra facility and integrating green hydrogen into Shantigram. The projects align with the conglomerate’s broader strategy to reduce the country’s dependency on natural gas imports as the nation shifts towards greener energy alternatives, according to Arun Sharma, Adani Group’s Head of Sustainability and Climate Change.
“The combustion characteristics of coal and green ammonia are quite similar. We are conducting a feasibility study at Mundra on a 330 MW thermal power plant that will co-fire with 20% green ammonia, potentially cutting emissions by 20%. While the fuel cost increases, it remains more affordable than operating a natural gas power plant,” Sharma noted.
“We are also exploring a pilot project for carbon capture at our cement plant, which, combined with our green hydrogen value chain, could be used to produce methanol. We are seriously considering these pilots within this decade to prepare for full-scale implementation as we work to reduce the cost of green hydrogen,” he added.
Sharma underscored the urgency of accelerating India’s green transition through rapid electrification and decarbonization, with a strong focus on manufacturing and exporting green ammonia.
As reported by livemint.com, the Adani Group is prioritizing the capture of carbon dioxide from its cement operations to convert it into methanol via its green hydrogen value chain. The initiative is designed to lessen India’s reliance on countries like Saudi Arabia for carbon storage.
