L&T and ITOCHU Sign Green Ammonia
Supply Agreement
- Larsen & Toubro
(L&T) has signed a long-term agreement with Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation.
- The deal involves the
supply of 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.
- It strengthens India’s
ambition to become a global clean energy exporter.
- The agreement will be
executed through L&T Energy GreenTech.
Key Features of the Agreement
- Green ammonia will be
produced at a proposed plant in Gujarat.
- It will be generated
using green hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources.
- It is considered a
low-carbon fuel alternative.
- Particularly important
for reducing emissions in the shipping sector.
Importance of Green Ammonia
- Emerging as a key clean
fuel in global maritime transport.
- Unlike conventional
ammonia, it is produced without carbon-intensive processes.
It can be used as
- A clean marine fuel
- A hydrogen carrier for
global energy trade
- Countries like Japan and
South Korea are increasing investments in its import.
- It supports global
net-zero emission goals.
