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ACME Cleantech: Green Ammonia Sets Global Benchmark

18Aug

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ACME Cleantech: Green Ammonia Sets Global Benchmark

By Special Correspondent Newscript, August 18, 2025 ACME Cleantech has put India on the global clean-fuels map by securing the country’s lowest-ever price for green ammonia under SECI’s SIGHT scheme. At ₹55.75/kg ($641 per tonne), ACME’s winning bid sets a new global benchmark, significantly undercutting international averages that typically hover above $800 per tonne. The company has committed to supplying 75,000 tonnes annually for a decade, cementing its role as the most aggressive early mover in India’s green ammonia sector. The achievement is not just about price—it signals India’s intent to become a competitive exporter of green fuels. Backed by heavy investments, ACME has already built infrastructure in Oman and is planning further expansion across the Middle East and Indi...

L&T and the Case for Private Nuclear Participation

Larsen & Toubro’s chairman has called for private sector participation across India’s nuclear value chain, from mining to fuel processing and plant construction. The statement has reignited debate on whether India’s atomic energy ambitions can be met without loosening the state’s monopoly. India’s current nuclear capacity remains modest at 8.7GW, far below targets. Projects have long suffered delays due to financing, technology lock-ins, and limited public sector capacity. By contrast, global leaders like EDF, Rosatom, and KEPCO rely heavily on private contractors for scale and efficiency. L&T, with decades of engineering experience, argues that excluding private firms is stifling innovation and slowing execution. The appeal comes as NTPC has partnered NPCIL for a new project...

BPCL: From Refiner to Integrated Energy Innovator

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is emerging as the most innovative of India’s state refiners, leveraging efficiency gains and diversification to carve out a stronger position. Its recent award of a five-month crude oil tender to Glencore for U.S. barrels highlights a willingness to experiment with sourcing that goes beyond the cautious approaches of IOC and HPCL. The procurement move is not merely about diversification—it reflects a strategy to give BPCL greater flexibility in blending crudes that enhance refining margins. Analysts note that U.S. crude grades complement its plant configurations, enabling it to outperform rivals on yields and efficiency. Parallel to procurement agility, BPCL is investing heavily in petrochemicals, with new complexes at Bina and Kochi. This downst...