In a significant move during India Energy Week 2025, Honeywell and AM Green inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate the technical and economic viability of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using ethanol, green methanol derived from diverse carbon dioxide (CO₂) sources, and green hydrogen. This partnership highlights Honeywell’s strategic focus on key global trends, particularly the ongoing energy transition.
The collaboration aims to bolster India’s energy security by addressing critical areas such as reducing reliance on crude oil imports, establishing the nation as a leading exporter of green methanol to support the shipping industry’s shift toward low-emission fuels, and assisting airlines in meeting international CORSIA mandates for sustainable, drop-in fuel alternatives.
Ashish Modi, President of Honeywell India, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “Teaming up with AM Green will accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy and foster an ecosystem that aligns with the government’s SAF blending targets. This initiative positions India as a pioneer in alternative fuel innovation. By leveraging Honeywell’s advanced carbon capture technologies and ethanol-to-jet solutions alongside AM Green’s expertise in green hydrogen and ethanol production, we are laying the groundwork for a sustainable future and reaffirming our dedication to environmental responsibility.”
Mahesh Kolli, Co-Founder and Group President of AM Green, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to partner with Honeywell, a global technology leader driving the future of energy. This alliance underscores AM Green’s growing role as a platform for clean energy transition solutions. It also supports India’s vision of becoming a global exporter of affordable, reliable, and sustainable green molecules and their derivatives, thereby accelerating industrial decarbonization worldwide.”
The partnership is set to benefit Indian farmers by generating increased demand for ethanol feedstocks. Additionally, it aligns with the Indian government’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to enhance green hydrogen production through green methanol for both domestic consumption and export.
The feasibility study is slated for completion by mid-2025, representing a pivotal milestone in the journey toward large-scale decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions.
