GSFC scouts for partners for green ammonia project

Vadodara-based Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) is seeking a joint venture partner to establish a green ammonia production facility at its Sikka site in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The company aims to commission the plant by December 2030, with an annual production capacity of at least 500,000 tonnes.GSFC is looking for partners capable of providing investment, technology, and renewable energy expertise, alongside establishing long-term purchase commitments. Under the proposed joint venture structure, GSFC intends to retain 51% equity in the project.The proposed facility is expected to require between 2 and 3 gigawatts of solar and wind power capacity to generate approximately 90,000 to 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for ammonia production. The company plans to use 10% of the produced output for its own fertiliser operations, while the remaining 90% is earmarked for domestic and international sale. The company is primarily targeting markets in Japan, South Korea, and Europe.