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Reliance, Samsung C&T sign $3 bn green ammonia deal

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a long-term agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia in a deal valued at more than $3 billion. The 15-year supply contract is expected to begin in the second half of fiscal year 2029.

The agreement is considered one of the largest long-term green ammonia supply deals globally and reflects rising demand for low-carbon fuels as countries and companies work to reduce carbon emissions.

Under the agreement, Reliance will produce and supply green ammonia using hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources. Green ammonia is produced by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen from the air, creating a low-carbon alternative to conventional ammonia that is typically made using fossil fuels.

The fuel is increasingly seen as an important solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, power generation, and heavy industry. It can also be used as a carrier for hydrogen, making it easier to transport and store clean energy across long distances.

The supply will support energy transition initiatives in countries like South Korea and Japan, which are exploring cleaner fuels to cut emissions from industrial operations and electricity generation.

The agreement is part of Reliance’s broader strategy to build a large-scale clean energy ecosystem. The company is developing an integrated new energy platform that includes renewable power generation, battery storage, green hydrogen production, and downstream fuels such as green ammonia.

Reliance is also investing in domestic manufacturing of key clean energy technologies, including solar modules, energy storage systems, and electrolysers used in hydrogen production. These investments are aimed at creating an end-to-end supply chain for clean energy products.

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Samsung nears Nvidia approval for HBM4 AI chips

Samsung Electronics is nearing certification from Nvidia for its next‑generation HBM4 high-bandwidth memory, a key component for AI processors, according to industry sources. The approval would allow Samsung to supply these advanced chips, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing AI hardware market.

HBM4 memory, a stacked DRAM technology, delivers extremely high data bandwidth and energy efficiency, crucial for feeding large volumes of data into Nvidia’s AI accelerators. Nvidia has relied mainly on SK Hynix for HBM memory, making Samsung’s entry a notable shift in the supply chain.

Reports indicate Samsung is in the final stage of testing after submitting initial HBM4 samples late last year. The company aims to begin mass production in February 2026, with shipments expected soon after certification. Positive feedback from customers on Samsung’s HBM4 design highlights its competitiveness in performance and reliability.

The development has already boosted investor confidence. Samsung’s shares in Seoul gained on news of the potential approval, as analysts see it as a step toward diversifying the supply of high-end AI memory and challenging SK Hynix’s dominance.

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