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SPP to foster collaboration across vari-
ous scientifi c disciplines, recognising
the interconnectedness of scientifi c
issues and the need for holistic approaches
to policy development. IUPAC offi cials
also stressed that all policy recommen-
dations and decisions should be based
on sound scientifi c evidence and have
geographical, regional and gender bal-
ance, including adequate representatives
from developing countries in the SPP.
A sense of urgency was also stressed
without compromising on quality.

The next meeting of the OEWG will
be held after a few months, and subse-
quent to that the Intergovernmental
meeting of Ministers will meet to for-
malise the establishment of the SPP.
commercially. The hazardous chemi- Products, Highly Hazardous Pesticides,
Massive challenge cals in this list include, among others, PFASs, lead, cadmium, bisphenol A,
Currently, more than 350,000 chemi- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Envi- microplastics, polycyclic aromatic
cals are registered globally. Of these, ronmentally Persistent Pharma Pollu- hydrocarbons (PAHs), etc.
as per UNEP, about 6,000 contribute to tants, Hazardous Substances in the
99% of the volume of chemicals used Lifecycle of Electronic and Electrical [Based on inputs provided by Dr. Saha].

COLLABORATION
Mysore Ammonia signs green ammonia offtake

MoU with Avaada

Mysore Ammonia group, a Mumbai- Sudhir Menon, Head – Supply Chain &
based player in the distribution of Logistics, Mysore Ammonia and
anhydrous ammonia and manufactur- other senior offi cials. Commenting on
ing of ammonia solution in India, has signing of the MoU, Mr. Mittal, said,
signed a distribution offtake MoU with “This MoU underscores our dedication
the Avaada group. to advancing green fuels such as green
ammonia production in India and driv-
The MoU was signed between ing the transition towards a low-carbon
Avaada Green Fuels Pvt. Ltd., an arm of economy. By leveraging our cutting-
Avaada Group, and Mysore Ammonia edge technology and expertise, we aim
and Chemicals Ltd. at Avaada’s head- to support industries in reducing their
quarters in Mumbai. The MoU aims to carbon footprint and fostering environ-
establish a long-term green ammonia mental stewardship.”
supply contract with Mysore Ammonia,
targeting an intended volume of Managing Director of Mysore Ammo- In September last year, Avaada had
100,000-tpa from the year 2027. nia and Chemicals Ltd.; Mr. Narinder announced plans to establish a green
Goyal, President of New Initiatives/ hydrogen and green ammonia manu-
The MoU was signed in the pre- Ammonia Business; Mr. Jitendra facturing facility with a capacity of
sence of Mr. Vineet Mittal, Chairman Singh, Assistant Vice President of New 0.5-mtpa at Tata Steel SEZ Industrial
of Avaada Group; Mr. Nitin Chabria, Initiatives/Ammonia Business, Mr. Park in Gopalpur (Odisha).

144 Chemical Weekly July 16, 2024

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