SECI Seeks CO₂ Suppliers for India’s Green Methanol and Urea Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from carbon dioxide (CO₂) suppliers to support the development of green methanol and green urea projects, marking another step in strengthening India's renewable fuel ecosystem. The initiative seeks to identify reliable sources of biogenic and industrial CO₂ that can be combined with green hydrogen to produce low-carbon fuels and sustainable fertilizers.

The EOI is designed to help establish a robust supply chain for upcoming green fuel projects by assessing the availability, quality, and logistics of CO₂ supply across the country. The information gathered will support the planning and implementation of future projects that align with India's clean energy transition and industrial decarbonization goals.

Green methanol is gaining importance as a low-carbon fuel for sectors such as shipping, power generation, and heavy industry, while green urea offers a more sustainable alternative to conventional fertilizer production by reducing dependence on fossil fuel-based feedstocks. By facilitating access to carbon dioxide for these applications, SECI aims to accelerate the commercialization of renewable fuel technologies and promote greater adoption of green hydrogen derivatives.

The initiative also supports the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission by encouraging investments in innovative clean energy solutions, enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities, and creating an integrated value chain for renewable fuels. As India expands its green hydrogen ecosystem, the availability of sustainable CO₂ sources will play a crucial role in scaling up the production of green chemicals and supporting the country's long-term net-zero and energy security ambitions.

Sourcing CO2 for green methanol and urea production is one of the practical bottlenecks that determines whether these projects actually deliver low-carbon output at scale. Our climate-action and supply-chain-and-operations teams help clients evaluate CCU-and-green-chemical investment cases and align disclosure with credible carbon-accounting practice.