In a pioneering eco-friendly move, Adani Power will pilot test co-firing 20% green ammonia at one of its Mundra thermal power plant units, augmenting its sustainability efforts.
The combustion trial, conducted in collaboration with Japanese heavy industries firms IHI and Kowa, marks the first international location outside Japan selected for this cutting-edge decarbonization initiative.
Green ammonia, produced from renewable energy, holds enormous promise as a carbon-free coal substitute for thermal plants. By blending it with coal, Adani aims to progressively minimize its carbon footprint while ensuring reliable baseload power.
Preliminary tests blending 20% ammonia at IHI’s facility have delivered positive indications. Post demonstrating techno-economic viability at Mundra, Adani envisions scaling the solution across its fleet.
The green ammonia project has been conceived under the Japan-India Clean Energy Partnership, symbolizing bilateral cooperation on energy transition. Japan’s national R&D agency NEDO is supporting the endeavor under its decarbonization demonstration program.
For India to meet its net-zero timelines amid surging energy needs, clean fuels for thermal plants can enable significant emissions reduction. Adani has proactively adopted next-gen ultra-supercritical units and rooftop solar at Mundra located in Prime Minister Modi’s home state.
By pioneering the co-firing of carbon-free ammonia from renewable hydrogen, the company aims to gradually phase out coal reliance. The real-world trial with technical assistance from Japanese majors reaffirms India’s commitments at COP27 to balance growth and sustainability.
With unambiguous ESG commitments from leading firms like Adani Power, India’s pragmatic energy transition is poised for acceleration this decade. The innovative ammonia co-firing model sets a template for the world’s third-largest emitter to lead from the front.
