“Tuticorin is a natural gateway for India’s green ammonia bunkering future. 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 commercialization strategy. Together, we aim to position India — and VOC Port — at the centre of the global green maritime fuel supply chain.” Gautam Reddy Kumbam, CEO, AM Green
“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, and we look forward to working with AM Green to realize this shared vision.” Susanta Kumar Nath, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority
AM Green, one of India’s leading green hydrogen and ammonia developers, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), a major port under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28th May 2026 to jointly develop VOC Port, Tuticorin, as a strategic green ammonia production and bunkering hub.
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s energy transition journey and supports the country’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in green hydrogen and its derivatives. The partnership combines AM Green’s large-scale green ammonia production capabilities with VOCPA’s extensive experience in handling liquid ammonia and its status as a designated National Green Hydrogen Hub.
Under the MoU, AM Green, in partnership with the port, intends to develop up to 200 KTPA of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 2029–30 with an estimated investment of ₹2,000 Crore. The parties also recognize the potential to scale capacity to 500 KTPA by 2035, worth a total investment of ₹5,000 Crore, subject to market demand and industry adoption of low-carbon marine fuels. AM Green and VOCPA will explore pilot bunkering operations and jointly develop the infrastructure required to facilitate green ammonia bunkering, aligned with international best practices.
The agreement further reinforces AM Green’s commitment to develop a 1 MTPA green ammonia production facility in proximity to the port, worth an investment of ₹15,000 Crore, for which VOCPA will provide active support. AM Green has already completed a significant portion of the land acquisition for the green hydrogen-ammonia complex. The project will also enable ₹35,000 Crore worth of investment in renewable power generation. This development reaffirms the company’s target to develop more than 4 MTPA of green ammonia production capacity across India by 2030.
By leveraging Tuticorin’s strategic location, established port infrastructure, and growing industrial ecosystem, the partnership seeks to create a globally competitive green fuels hub that can serve both domestic and international markets.
Commenting on the partnership, Gautam Reddy Kumbam, CEO, AM Green: “Tuticorin is a natural gateway for India’s green ammonia bunkering future. 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 commercialization strategy. Together, we aim to position India — and VOC Port — at the centre of the global green maritime fuel supply chain.”
Susanta Kumar Nath, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority: “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, and we look forward to working with AM Green to realize this shared vision.”
