The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Rajeev Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL by Shri Sumit Kishore, Executive Director (Business Development and Exploration & Production), GAIL and Shri Mahesh Kolli, Group President, AM Green.

In line with the MoU, both the parties envisage to undertake studies for long-term supply of around 350 000 tpy of CO₂ generated by GAIL in its gas processing plants to produce eMethanol, an environmentally friendly fuel that can reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy. GAIL shall also have an equity option to invest in the proposed eMethanol project, ensuring a strategic partnership that supports both companies’ objectives in promoting sustainable energy solutions. Further, both the parties envision to jointly explore setting up of solar/wind hybrid renewable projects up to 2.5 GW across India. The hybrid solar/wind projects combined with Greenko’s upcoming pump storage projects are poised to supply round the clock power to the end users including the proposed eMethanol project.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajeev Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL said “The signing of this MoU with AM Green underscores our commitment to sustainable energy solutions. By facilitating the supply of CO₂ for eMethanol production, we are taking a proactive approach to reduce carbon emissions and support alternative fuel development. Development of renewable energy projects will support reducing carbon footprint of the country and advancing India’s transition to a greener energy landscape. The partnership between GAIL and AMG is set to augment technological innovation in India while also promoting economic growth and environmental sustainability.”

Shri Mahesh Kolli, Group President of AM Green, said “The production of green methanol shall also help in decarbonization of hard to abate sectors like shipping, steel, cement etc.”

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