AM Green, VOC Port Join Hands to Develop Green Ammonia Bunkering Hub in Tuticorin
Partnership targets 200 KTPA bunkering capacity by 2030 and ₹15,000 crore green ammonia production facility
The collaboration brings together AM Green's expertise in large-scale green ammonia production and VOC Port's established infrastructure, including more than a decade of experience in handling liquid ammonia and its designation as a National Green Hydrogen Hub.
Tuticorin: AM Green and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop Tuticorin’s VOC Port into a major green ammonia production and bunkering hub, strengthening India’s ambitions to become a global leader in green hydrogen and sustainable maritime fuels.
The agreement, signed on May 28, envisages the development of up to 200 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 2029-30 with an estimated investment of ₹2,000 crore. The partners also see the potential to scale the facility to 500 KTPA by 2035, attracting total investments of around ₹5,000 crore, subject to market demand and adoption of low-carbon marine fuels.
The collaboration brings together AM Green’s expertise in large-scale green ammonia production and VOC Port’s established infrastructure, including more than a decade of experience in handling liquid ammonia and its designation as a National Green Hydrogen Hub.
As part of the agreement, the two organisations will explore pilot bunkering operations and jointly develop the infrastructure required for green ammonia bunkering in line with international standards and best practices.
The partnership also supports AM Green’s plans to establish a 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia production facility near the port, involving an estimated investment of ₹15,000 crore. The company has already completed a significant portion of the land acquisition process for the proposed green hydrogen-ammonia complex.
In addition, the project is expected to catalyse around ₹35,000 crore of investments in renewable energy generation, supporting the company’s broader goal of developing more than 4 MTPA of green ammonia production capacity across India by 2030.
Gautam Reddy Kumbam, Chief Executive Officer of AM Green, said Tuticorin’s strategic location and existing infrastructure make it a natural choice for developing a green ammonia hub.
“VOC Port’s existing ammonia infrastructure, its Green Hydrogen Hub designation, and its connectivity to global shipping lanes make this partnership a critical building block in AM Green’s pan-India commercialisation strategy. Together, we aim to position India and VOC Port at the centre of the global green maritime fuel supply chain,” he said.
Susanta Kumar Nath, Chairman of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, said the partnership aligns with the port’s long-term vision of becoming a world-class green fuels hub.
“VOC Port has long been a cornerstone of India’s ammonia supply chain, and this partnership with AM Green is a natural next step in our journey towards becoming a world-class green fuels hub. We are committed to providing the infrastructure, facilitation and institutional support needed to make Tuticorin a leading destination for green ammonia bunkering and export,” he said.
The project is expected to strengthen India’s position in the emerging global market for green fuels while supporting decarbonisation efforts in the maritime sector. By leveraging Tuticorin’s strategic location, established port infrastructure and growing industrial ecosystem, the partners aim to create a globally competitive green fuel hub capable of serving both domestic and international markets.
AM Green is promoted by the founders of Greenko Group and is developing a portfolio of low-carbon ammonia, e-methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, green chemicals and advanced materials projects. The company is targeting 5 MTPA of green ammonia production capacity and is also establishing a 1 MTPA green aluminium production facility as part of its broader industrial decarbonisation strategy.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, one of India’s major ports operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has been actively developing a green fuels ecosystem and is playing a key role in supporting India’s maritime energy transition.
