Honeywell and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to assess the techno-economic feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol, green methanol from various carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission sources, and green hydrogen. This partnership highlights Honeywell’s commitment to addressing key global megatrends, including the energy transition.
The collaboration aims to identify opportunities to bolster India’s energy security by:
- Reducing dependence on crude oil imports.
- Positioning India as a competitive global exporter of green methanol, supporting the shipping industry’s adoption of low-emission fuels.
- Assisting airlines in meeting CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) mandates with low-carbon, drop-in fuel alternatives.
Ashish Modi, President of Honeywell India, emphasized, “Our collaboration with AM Green will help advance India’s low-carbon economy and foster an ecosystem that supports the government’s SAF blending targets. This partnership positions India as a global leader in alternative fuel innovation.” He added, “By combining Honeywell’s advanced carbon capture technologies and ethanol-to-jet solutions with AM Green’s expertise in green hydrogen and ethanol production, we are paving the way for a sustainable future and reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility.”
Mahesh Kolli, Co-Founder and Group President of AM Green, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Honeywell, a global leader in technology shaping the future of energy. This partnership underscores AM Green’s role in driving the clean energy transition and positions India as a key exporter of sustainable, low-cost green molecules. We are committed to accelerating industrial decarbonization worldwide.”
The partnership also benefits Indian farmers by creating demand for ethanol feedstocks, while aligning with the Indian government’s National Green Hydrogen Mission to enhance green hydrogen production for both domestic and export markets.
The feasibility study, expected to conclude by mid-2025, marks a significant step toward large-scale decarbonization and sustainable energy innovation in India.
