By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : April 22, 2026 6:16 pm
The green ammonia will be produced at a new facility in Kandla, Gujarat
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has entered into a long-term partnership with Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation to produce and supply 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. The green ammonia will be produced at a new facility in Kandla, Gujarat.
The long-term agreement was signed by Derek M Shah, CEO & MD, LTEGL, and Hiroyuki Tsubai, EVP, Member of the Board and President - Machinery Company, ITOCHU Corporation, at ITOCHU’s headquarters in Tokyo. The signing took place in the presence of Masahiro Okafuji, Chairman & CEO - ITOCHU Corporation, S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & MD - L&T, and Subramanian Sarma, Deputy MD & President - L&T.
Building on their July 2025 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), this new pact marks a major step forward for LTEGL and ITOCHU. The partnership is evolving from collaborative development to securing long-term supply, driving their shared goal of creating a competitive global green ammonia value chain.
ITOCHU will utilize green ammonia supplied from Kandla to bolster its expanding green bunkering operations, advancing its strategy to build a global green ammonia ecosystem across key maritime trade routes. With Singapore emerging as a vital hub for ammonia bunkering, this partnership marks a major step toward decarbonizing the shipping industry and supporting the adoption of low-carbon fuels.
The agreement also reinforces LTEGL’s strategy to scale its green hydrogen and derivatives platform, positioning Kandla as a strategic export hub for low-carbon fuels. In line with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, the project supports the country’s ambition to become a leading exporter of green energy derivatives.
Through this partnership with LTEGL, supplies from Kandla are expected to support ITOCHU’s bunkering operations in Singapore and other locations, enabling the early adoption of green ammonia as a next-generation marine fuel.
Commenting on the development, Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President - L&T, said: “The agreement with ITOCHU is a significant step in translating L&T’s clean energy ambitions into large-scale, bankable projects. By securing long-term demand through a reputed global partner like ITOCHU, we are strengthening the commercial foundation of our green ammonia platform, while contributing meaningfully to global decarbonisation”.
Hiroyuki Tsubai, Executive Vice President, Member of the Board, and President – Machinery Company, ITOCHU Corporation, said: “Establishing a reliable and scalable supply of green ammonia is critical to accelerating its adoption as marine fuel. Our partnership with LTEGL provides a strong and credible supply base, enabling us to expand our bunkering business and support the shipping industry’s transition towards low-carbon operations”.