GoI Notifies Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards under National Green Hydrogen Mission
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) announced new standards for Green Ammonia (NH₃) and Green Methanol (CH₃OH) to accelerate the global trade of green hydrogen derivatives.
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) announced new standards for Green Ammonia (NH₃) and Green Methanol (CH₃OH) to accelerate the global trade of green hydrogen derivatives.
- The standards were notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 27 February 2026 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission(NGHM), aiming to strengthen India’s regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels and promote decarbonisation across industries.
About News Standards:
Standards for Green Ammonia: Under the notified standard, Green Ammonia must have total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions of not more than 0.38 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO₂ eq) per kilogram of ammonia.
Standards for Green Methanol: Similarly, Green Methanol (CH₃OH) must have lifecycle emissions of not more than 0.44 kg CO₂ eq per kilogram of methanol, considering emissions from hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage over a 12-month average period.
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- The notification also permits CO2 used in methanol synthesis to be sourced from biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), or existing industrial sources, while allowing the GoI to revise the list of eligible sources in the future
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