New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s green energy push, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has emerged as the successful bidder in the latest green ammonia auction by SECI.
Successful in Full-Capacity Bid
NTPC REL secured the entire 70,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity offered by Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) through the e-reverse auction process. The auction is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
This achievement underlines NTPC REL’s growing leadership in the country’s green hydrogen and ammonia market.
Strengthening India’s Energy Transition Goals
The bid aligns with NTPC’s broader mission to enable India’s transition towards cleaner energy alternatives. With green ammonia set to play a key role in decarbonizing the industrial and fertilizer sectors, NTPC’s success in this auction reinforces its commitment to large-scale renewable integration and clean fuel production.
The SIGHT scheme’s goal is to build capacity and ensure offtake security for green hydrogen derivatives like ammonia. NTPC REL’s successful bid ensures its participation at the forefront of this national initiative.
About NTPC REL
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, under India’s largest energy conglomerate, NTPC. The company spearheads NTPC’s green ventures, including solar, wind, and emerging hydrogen-based energy projects. Through strategic bids and infrastructure development, NTPC REL is advancing India’s renewable and sustainable energy goals.
About SECI
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It plays a central role in implementing India’s renewable energy programs, including solar, wind, hybrid, and green hydrogen projects. SECI also functions as the nodal agency for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to promote the production and use of green fuels at scale.
