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SECI seeks CO₂ suppliers for green urea and methanol
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited expressions of interest from industries and other entities that can supply carbon dioxide for green urea and renewable fuels of non-biological origin compliant green…
The Story in Brief
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited expressions of interest from industries and other entities that can supply carbon dioxide for green urea and renewable fuels of non-biological origin compliant green methanol projects. The exercise will map available sources and assess their suitability for these emerging products.
The tender’s pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, with bids closing on September 17. Green urea and methanol use carbon dioxide alongside green hydrogen made through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. SECI said the exercise supports India’s plans to develop a domestic green hydrogen ecosystem, expand downstream products and pursue export opportunities, particularly for compliant green methanol.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that green chemicals can quickly replace conventional fertilisers and fuels overlook basic supply constraints. Reliable carbon dioxide is one of them, alongside renewable power and electrolysis capacity. Equally, dismissing the exercise as mere paperwork would be premature, since the quality and origin of carbon dioxide will affect export eligibility. The useful test is whether SECI receives credible suppliers by September 17 and whether later projects secure verifiable, compliant inputs at workable costs.
Source: energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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