**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards for India, effective February 27, 2026. These standards define emission thresholds and eligibility criteria for classifying ammonia and methanol as 'Green', produced from renewable sources. The aim is to accelerate the trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives and support India's decarbonisation goals.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Green Ammonia Standard:**
* Total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions from Green Hydrogen production, ammonia synthesis, purification, compression, and on-site storage must not exceed 0.38 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of ammonia.
* This is calculated as an average over the preceding 12-month period.
* **Green Methanol Standard:**
* Total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions from Green Hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage must not exceed 0.44 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of methanol.
* This is calculated as an average over the preceding 12-month period.
* **Carbon Dioxide Sourcing for Green Methanol:**
* Carbon dioxide may be sourced from biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), or existing industrial sources.
* The Ministry reserves the right to revise eligible CO2 sources prospectively, with grandfathering provisions.
* **Renewable Energy in Production:**
* Renewable energy includes electricity generated from renewable sources, stored in an energy storage system or banked with the grid as per applicable regulations.
* **Methodology and Certification:**
* Detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and certification will be issued separately by MNRE.
* **Pre-existing Tenders:**
* Tenders, bids, or solicitations issued before the notification date remain governed by their original terms.
* Procuring entities may, where feasible and with mutual consent, align existing tenders with these new provisions.
* **Objective of Standards:**
* To provide clarity to industry, investors, and stakeholders in the green hydrogen derivatives sector.
* To facilitate decarbonisation in sectors like fertilizers, shipping, power, and heavy industry.
* To strengthen India's position as a producer and exporter of green fuels.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Industry and Investors:**
* **Impact:** Gain clarity on eligibility and emission thresholds for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, enabling investment and development in these derivatives. Facilitates decarbonisation efforts and strengthens India's position in green fuel trade.
* **Action Required:** Align production processes and reporting with the defined emission thresholds and standards. Await separate detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, verification, and certification.
* **Procuring Entities:**
* **Impact:** Will have a clear regulatory framework for procuring Green Ammonia and Green Methanol. Have the option to align existing tenders with the new standards.
* **Action Required:** Understand the new standards for future procurement. Consider aligning existing tenders with the new provisions where feasible and with mutual consent.
* **Government (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy):**
* **Impact:** Successfully notified standards to advance the National Green Hydrogen Mission and consolidate the regulatory framework for green hydrogen derivatives.
* **Action Required:** Issue separate detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and certification. May revise eligible sources of carbon dioxide for Green Methanol production over time.
Key Entities Referenced
Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards for India: Standards for the production of Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, crucial for decarbonisation and trade of green hydrogen derivatives.
National Green Hydrogen Mission: A government mission that underpins the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including Green Ammonia and Green Methanol.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The ministry responsible for issuing the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards and for future methodologies for their certification.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Government announces standards of Green
Ammonia and Green Methanol for India to
accelerate trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives
Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 11:00AM by PIB Delhi
In a significant move for the advancement of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Government of
India notified the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards for India on 27th February 2026. The
standards issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), outlines the emission
thresholds and eligibility conditions that must be compiled in order for ammonia & methanol produced to
be classified as ‘Green’, i.e., produced using Green Hydrogen derived from renewable sources.
Green Ammonia Standard for India - Green Ammonia shall have a total non-biogenic greenhouse gas
emission, arising from Green Hydrogen production, ammonia synthesis, purification, compression, and
on-site storage, of not more than 0.38 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of ammonia (kg CO₂ eq/kg NH₃),
calculated as an average over the preceding 12-month period.
Green Methanol standard for India - Green Methanol shall have a total non-biogenic greenhouse gas
emission, arising from Green Hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage,
of not more than 0.44 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of methanol (kg CO₂ eq/kg CH₃OH), calculated as
an average over the preceding 12-month period.
The notification further provides that carbon dioxide for Green Methanol production may be sourced from
biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), or existing industrial sources. The Ministry may revise the
eligible sources of carbon dioxide from time to time, with such revisions applying prospectively along
with appropriate grandfathering provisions.
In the process of Green Ammonia & Green Methanol production, renewable energy also includes
electricity generated from renewable sources which is stored in an energy storage system or banked with
the grid in accordance with applicable regulations.
The notification specifies that a detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site
verification, and certification of Green Ammonia & Green Methanol shall be issued separately by the
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.
Any tender, bid process, or solicitation issued prior to the date of notifications may continue to be
governed by the terms and conditions applicable at the time of its issuance; however, the procuring entity
may, where feasible and with mutual consent of the parties, align such tender with the provisions of
notifications.
The notifications of the Green Ammonia & Green Methanol standards bring clarity to industry, investors,
and other stakeholders engaged in the development of green hydrogen derivatives. The standards will
facilitate decarbonisation of sectors such as fertilizers, shipping, power, and heavy industry, while
strengthening India’s position as a reliable producer and exporter of green fuels.Indian Green Hydrogen developers are targeting export markets for Green Ammonia & Green Methanol.
With this notification, India further consolidates its regulatory framework for green hydrogen and its
derivatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The notifications of the Green Ammonia & Green Methanol Standards for India can be accessed here & he
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