India is gradually making inroads into the ammonia-diesel dual-fuel market, driven by policy initiatives such as the National Hydrogen Mission and the broader Maritime India Vision 2030. These plans aim to decarbonize ports, improve vessel efficiency, and introduce alternative fuels in coastal shipping. While India’s industrial base includes ammonia production and shipbuilding capabilities, integration into marine fuel applications is still nascent. Research institutions like IITs and the Indian Register of Shipping are exploring combustion behavior, safety measures, and retrofitting options. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is assessing pilot projects under the Sagarmala framework, particularly for short-sea shipping routes. Major ports such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Cochin have shown interest in future bunkering facilities. However, challenges such as funding limitations, lack of skilled labor in ammonia handling, and underdeveloped infrastructure hinder rapid adoption. With strategic support, India could emerge as a regional hub for retrofitting and fuel production.
TABLE - India Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Engine Type 2021-2033
Engine Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Compression Ignition (CI) Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Spark Ignition (SI) Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - India Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Marine Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Power Generation | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Automotive (Heavy-Duty Vehicles) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - India Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Fuel Blend Ratio 2021-2033
Fuel Blend Ratio | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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<30% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
30–70% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
70% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis