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Adani Partners With Dioxycle to Pilot Renewable-Powered Formic Acid in India

The deal seeks to prove a CO2‑to‑chemical process that could allow commercial low‑carbon chemical production if the pilot is validated.

Overview

  • The companies announced a long‑term partnership on Friday, July 10, 2026, to build a pilot formic‑acid plant at an Adani Group site using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity.
  • Dioxycle will supply an electrically driven process that uses captured CO2 instead of fossil feedstocks to make chemicals while Adani provides sites, renewable power and project scale expertise.
  • Both firms say commercial scale‑up will depend on successful pilot validation; the announcement gave no firm timeline, pilot capacity or financing details.
  • Formic acid is widely used in textiles, agriculture and manufacturing and can also serve as a hydrogen carrier, so a domestic low‑carbon supply could cut industry emissions and import reliance.
  • The move marks Adani’s entry into low‑carbon chemicals and reflects closer IndiaEurope clean‑tech ties, but the outcome hinges on technical performance, cost competitiveness and regulatory support.