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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AM Green, Port of Rotterdam sign MoU to export 1 MTPA green fuels, target $1 bn trade
New Delhi: AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a green fuels supply chain enabling exports of up to 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of hydrogen-based fuels from India to Northwestern Europe, with a potential trade value of up to $1 billion annually. The agreement includes development of bunkering fuels, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), terminal infrastructure and green port development to connect India's Net Zero Industrial Clusters to Europe via Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam currently handles 13 per cent of Europe's total energy demand. AM Green is targeting a production capacity of 5 MTPA of green ammonia by 2030, equivalent to 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. Initial production will commence at its facility in Kakinada. The partnership aims to align with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and Europe's decarbonisation goals. Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said, 'We are delighted to collaborate with AM Green BV to further strengthen our commitment to the energy transition. This agreement marks an important step towards establishing a robust supply chain for low-carbon fuels and chemicals. With India's vast potential for green hydrogen production , combined with Rotterdam's strategic location and advanced infrastructure, the collaboration will lead to a robust and sustainable green energy supply chain between the two regions.' Anil Chalamalasetty, Founder of AM Green and Greenko Group, said, 'This partnership is part of our ambitious global growth strategy in green fuels including 5 MTPA of green ammonia and 1 MTPA of SAF. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in establishing a global carbon-free energy ecosystem. It will enable the seamless movement of green molecules and fuels from India to Europe, reinforcing AM Green's position as a global clean energy transition platform and accelerating industrial decarbonization globally.' The Port of Rotterdam will also support development of port infrastructure for safe storage and distribution of hydrogen-based fuels. Requirements for new terminal infrastructure in Rotterdam and along the India-Europe supply chain are being analysed. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 MTPA of green hydrogen production by 2030. AM Green's proposed output will contribute 20 per cent of India's target and 10 per cent of Europe's green hydrogen import target.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MIT researchers develop hydrogen from sugarcane juice
The MIT-WPU researchers have developed a hydrogen production process using sugarcane juice and microorganisms, a sustainable alternative that also converts CO₂ into acetic acid. This eco-friendly method aligns with India's Green Hydrogen Mission and can be a game-changer for the sugar industry. The project is led by researchers Sagar Kanekar, Bharat Kale, Anand Kulkarni, prof Niraj Topare, Santosh Patil, Dev Thapa, Biswas and Ratnadip Joshi. As per the information given by the research team, the university has developed a unique process to generate hydrogen from sugarcane juice using microorganisms, which also convert carbon dioxide into acetic acid, making it more sustainable. A patent has already been submitted for this technology. This project proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy (MNRE) for funding. Dr Bharat Kale, emeritus professor and director of Material Science [COE]s said, 'The university's bioprocess operates at room temperature using sugarcane juice, seawater, and wastewater, contributing to global efforts to reduce hydrogen costs to $1/kg. We are seeking industry partners for lab-scale development and eventual technology transfer.' 'The work on hydrogen storage is also in progress using Metal-Organic Framework (MOF). The MOFs for hydrogen storage and CO2 capture have been focused on intensely. The university aims to support industries in scaling up the technology, which could be commercially viable within a year,' said Sagar Kanekar.
