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Germany's Uniper nears agreement to buy green ammonia from India, sources say

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Posted on January 9, 2026

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Germany's Uniper nears agreement to buy green ammonia from India,

Uniper's Strategic Move in Renewable Energy

FRANKFURT, Jan 9 (Reuters) - State-owned German utility Uniper is nearing a deal to buy green ammonia from India as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's planned visit to the country next week, two people familiar with the matter said.

Details of the Green Ammonia Agreement

Green ammonia, made with renewable electricity, can be used to make the green hydrogen Germany is partly betting on as an alternative to fossil fuels.

Significance of India-Germany Relations

The sources did not provide any details about the volume of the planned ammonia agreement, only saying it was in line with further diversifying the group's supply base.

Future Prospects for Green Hydrogen

Uniper declined to comment on the agreement, which was first reported by business newspaper Handelsblatt.

Uniper, which was bailed out by Berlin during Europe's energy crisis, in 2023 signed a preliminary agreement with India's Greenko Group to purchase 250,000 metric tons of green ammonia per year.

The trip to India on Sunday will be Merz's first as chancellor to what has become the world's fourth-biggest economy and an increasingly important trading partner for Berlin.

Among the biggest potential business deals for the two countries is a roughly $8 billion submarine cooperation between Germany's TKMS and India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL).

The deal, which covers the construction of six submarines - and an option for an additional three - has reached a critical stage as the partnership, the only remaining consortium in the process, recently started contract negotiations with India's procurement authority.

"This initiative is expected to deepen strategic and industrial ties between India and Germany, highlighting both nations' commitment to technological cooperation and maritime security," TKMS said in a statement.

"TKMS as the technology provider will be supporting MDL to achieve the project requirements, leveraging its supply chain and the industrial base in India."

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz, additional reporting by Shivam Patel; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Frequently Asked Questions about Germany's Uniper nears agreement to buy green ammonia from India, sources say

1What is green ammonia?

Green ammonia is produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, to generate hydrogen, which is then combined with nitrogen. It serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional ammonia, often used in fertilizers and as a fuel source.

2What is green hydrogen?

Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources. It is considered a clean fuel alternative to fossil fuels and can be used in various applications, including transportation and energy storage.