Strategic Green Methanol Partnership Announced
The agreement was signed during the 3rd India–Nordic Summit held in Oslo.
The proposed project will focus on producing approximately:
300 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) of green methanol
Also referred to as eMethanol
The initiative is expected to become an important step in India’s transition toward cleaner industrial fuel alternatives.
Project to Use Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen
The proposed facility plans to utilise:
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions captured from JSW Steel’s Raigad plant in Maharashtra
Green hydrogen generated using renewable energy sources
The captured emissions and hydrogen will be combined to manufacture low-carbon methanol fuel, which can potentially reduce industrial carbon intensity.
Focus on Industrial Decarbonisation
The collaboration is aimed at supporting:
Sustainable industrial infrastructure
Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU)
Green fuel production
Emission reduction technologies
The project is particularly relevant for sectors considered difficult to decarbonise, including:
Shipping
Heavy manufacturing
Industrial transportation
Steel production
Roles of Partner Companies
Under the proposed partnership structure:
JSW Steel
Will provide industrial infrastructure
Support operational integration
Supply CO₂ streams from existing steel operations
Bharatia
Will assist in project development
Support financing and policy coordination
Help ecosystem integration
Carbon Iceland International
Will contribute technical expertise
Focus on carbon capture technologies
Support e-fuels and industrial decarbonisation solutions
Phased Development Approach Planned
The companies stated that the project will be developed in phases.
Initial phase includes:
Technical feasibility studies
Assessment of CO₂ capture systems
Infrastructure evaluation
Commercial viability analysis
Future stages may include full-scale commercial production depending on feasibility outcomes.
India’s Green Energy and Climate Goals
The project aligns with India’s broader ambitions related to:
Clean energy transition
Net-zero pathways
Green hydrogen adoption
Sustainable industrial development
The initiative may also strengthen India’s position in emerging climate technology and alternative fuel infrastructure.
Leadership Presence at the Signing Ceremony
The MoU signing was witnessed by:
Kristrún Frostadóttir
Benedikt Höskuldsson
Senior representatives from all participating organisations were also present.
About JSW Steel
JSW Steel is one of India’s largest integrated steel producers and the flagship company of the JSW Group.
Key business highlights:
Current crude steel capacity: 37.9 MTPA
Planned expansion target: 54.8 MTPA over the next four years
Operates India’s largest single-location steel plant at Vijayanagar, Karnataka
JSW Steel Share Price Performance
NSE: JSWSTEEL closed marginally higher in Monday’s trading session.
Stock movement highlights:
Closing price: ₹1,289.10
Gain: 0.28%
Intraday high: ₹1,297.40
Market capitalisation: Around ₹3.21 lakh crore
52-week high: ₹1,314
52-week low: ₹962.15
Conclusion
The partnership between JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International represents a significant step toward cleaner industrial fuel production in India. The proposed green methanol project highlights increasing collaboration between industry and climate technology players to support low-carbon manufacturing and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Summary
JSW Steel has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to jointly explore a large-scale green methanol project in India. The proposed initiative aims to produce low-carbon methanol fuel using captured carbon emissions and green hydrogen, supporting India’s industrial decarbonisation and clean energy goals.
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