India to become second-largest contributor to global ammonia capacity additions by 2030, says

India is poised to witness significant ammonia capacity additions by 2030, primarily driven by the need to ensure food security, reduce import reliance, and meet net-zero targets. Accounting for over 15% of the expected global ammonia capacity additions, India is likely to emerge as the second-largest contributor to those additions by 2030, after the US, according to GlobalData.

GlobalData’s latest report, Global Ammonia Industry: Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of All Active and Planned Plants, 2026-2030, says that India is likely to witness ammonia capacity additions from six upcoming projects by 2030.

Nivedita Roy, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “India’s ammonia consumption is dominated by the fertilizer sector, which accounts for the majority of total demand and plays a vital role in supporting national food security. Industrial applications make up the remainder, such as for water treatment, textile processing, and industrial refrigeration.”

Moreover, the urgent need to shield the agricultural sector from volatile global gas prices emanating from the US-Iran conflict, combined with efforts to meet aggressive net-zero emissions targets through green ammonia production, further supports capacity additions in the country.

The highest capacity addition in India is expected to come from an announced project in Jamnagar: the “Reliance Industries Jamnagar Ammonia Plant”. Reliance O2C Ltd is the designated operator of this project, while Reliance Industries Ltd holds 100% equity stake. The project is expected to start operations in 2030.

The “Madras Fertilizers Manali Ammonia Plant 2” is another important project in India, expected to commence operations in 2030. Madras Fertilizers Ltd is planning this project in Tamil Nadu and holds a 100% equity stake.

Other noteworthy projects in India include the “Talcher Fertilizers Talcher Ammonia Plant” and the “Matix Fertilisers & Chemicals Panagarh Ammonia Plant 2”. Proposed by Talcher Fertilizers Ltd and Matix Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd, respectively, these projects are expected to come online in 2027 and 2029, respectively.

Roy concludes: “Overall, India’s ammonia capacity expansion reflects the country’s strategic focus on strengthening fertilizer security, reducing import dependence, and advancing its clean energy transition. With mega projects being planned by players such as Reliance Industries and Madras Fertilizers, the country is expected to play a significant role in global ammonia capacity growth by 2030, supporting both domestic agricultural demand and the emerging market for low-carbon ammonia.”