India Notifies Green Ammonia, Methanol Standards

On February 27, 2026, the central government of India, through its India===Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, notified the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards. These standards are a significant step for the advancement of the India===National Green Hydrogen Mission, outlining emission thresholds and eligibility conditions for ammonia and methanol to be classified as 'Green'. Green Ammonia must have total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions of no more than 0.38 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg, while Green Methanol must not exceed 0.44 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg. The carbon dioxide for Green Methanol production can be sourced from biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture, or existing industrial sources. These standards aim to provide clarity to industry, investors, and stakeholders, facilitating the decarbonisation of sectors like fertilisers, shipping, power, and heavy industry. This initiative also strengthens India's position as a reliable producer and exporter of green fuels, further consolidating its regulatory framework under the India===National Green Hydrogen Mission.