Uniper Global Commodities SE and AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited have announced the signing of a long-term binding offtake agreement for renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The agreement represents a major milestone in the global clean energy transition and marks the first RFNBO-certified renewable ammonia offtake deal for an Indian company.
The agreement was formally exchanged between Michael Lewis, CBE and CEO of Uniper, and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, Founder & Group Chairman of AM Green, in the presence of Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Ahmedabad. The high-level exchange underscores the strategic importance of the agreement in strengthening India–Europe clean energy cooperation.
Large-Scale Renewable Ammonia Supply Commitment
Under the agreement, Uniper will offtake up to 500,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of RFNBO-certified renewable ammonia from AM Green’s green ammonia projects in India. The first shipment is expected as early as 2028, originating from AM Green Ammonia’s 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia facility currently under construction at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
The long-term contract is aligned with India’s National Hydrogen Mission, which aims to position the country as a global hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia production and exports. The agreement also strengthens India’s ambition to emerge as a reliable supplier of clean molecules to international markets, particularly Europe.
Strategic Importance for Europe’s Decarbonisation Goals
For Uniper, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, the agreement represents a critical step in building a diversified portfolio of renewable and low-carbon molecules for its European industrial customers. Renewable ammonia is increasingly viewed as a key solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as chemicals, fertilisers, refining, and, over time, shipping.
As both a feedstock and a potential hydrogen carrier, renewable ammonia offers a scalable pathway for reducing carbon emissions across energy-intensive industries. Uniper and AM Green Ammonia will continue to work closely with certification bodies to ensure traceability, transparency, and high-integrity RFNBO compliance, meeting stringent European regulatory standards.
Strengthening India’s Role in the Global Energy Transition
Commenting on the partnership, Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, Founder & Group Chairman of AM Green and Greenko Group, said the agreement represents a defining moment for India’s clean energy ambitions.
He noted that AM Green’s renewable ammonia is designed to meet strict European RFNBO standards through firm and dispatchable clean electricity solutions, enabling significant emissions reductions across downstream sectors such as ammonia, aluminium, chemicals, and other energy-intensive industries—both in India and globally.
Uniper’s Perspective on Renewable Molecules
Michael Lewis, CEO of Uniper, described the agreement as a key building block in the company’s strategy to provide reliable access to renewable and low-carbon molecules at scale.
He highlighted that green ammonia offers among the lowest CO₂ avoidance costs compared to other renewable and low-carbon alternatives, due to its mature production processes and absence of carbon-based feedstocks. Lewis also emphasised the importance of clear regulatory frameworks, credible certification, and demand-side incentives in accelerating industrial decarbonisation while maintaining competitiveness.
Investor-Backed Global Scale Ambitions
Mahesh Kolli, Co-Founder of Greenko Group and AM Green, stated that the partnership reaffirms AM Green’s ability to deliver low-carbon-footprint hydrogen and ammonia at globally competitive prices.
He credited the achievement to disciplined execution by project teams and strong backing from strategic investors including Gentari, GIC, and ADIA, which together enable the creation of an integrated ecosystem capable of delivering green ammonia at scale with speed and reliability.
Establishing an India–Europe Green Molecules Corridor
John Roper, CEO Middle East at Uniper Global Commodities, described the agreement as a landmark achievement that demonstrates how aligning supply, certification, and demand-side incentives can unlock large-scale deployment of renewable molecules for European industry.
The agreement is expected to help establish one of the first large-scale green ammonia supply corridors between India and Europe, delivering measurable emissions reductions and accelerating the global transition toward low-carbon energy systems.
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