Jakson Green Wins 85,000 TPA Green Ammonia Bid

19 Aug 2025 CW Team

Jakson Green has emerged as the successful bidder in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) sixth green ammonia auction with a capacity of 85,000 tonnes per annum. The company achieved a record-low bid of Rs 50.75 per kg, beating the previous benchmark of Rs 51.80 per kg, setting a new standard for green ammonia pricing in India and boosting competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.

As part of the agreement, Jakson Green will supply green ammonia to Coromandel International Ltd in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, a move that marks a major step towards decarbonising fertiliser production and allied industries.

The awarded capacity falls under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme, Mode-2A, which assures offtake provisions. This framework is designed to provide long-term market stability for producers while driving India’s clean energy transition.

According to pv-magazine-india.com, this winning bid strengthens Jakson Green’s position as a leader in the renewable energy space while contributing to India’s broader decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen and ammonia solutions across critical industries.

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