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Preparing the Netherlands for large-scale ammonia imports
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Preparing the Netherlands for large-scale ammonia imports

Geofrey Njovu May 25, 2023

As Europe is expected to import a significant part of its hydrogen needs, ammonia cracking will play a key role. New results from a pre-feasibility study shed light on important considerations for efficient, safe deployment of industrial scale cracking at Rotterdam. Modernisation of the Netherland’s official ammonia storage and loading guideline also shows that fit-for-purpose regulation will be important to meet the demands of a fast-growing ammonia industry.

Unlocking ammonia offtake through a fully functional import supply chain
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Unlocking ammonia offtake through a fully functional import supply chain

Geofrey Njovu May 25, 2023

New industry partnerships between suppliers, offtakers and existing infrastructure owners will boost confidence for project developers in the fast-growing renewable ammonia industry. Recent announcements from Namibia, Germany and Norway demonstrate that a comprehensive ammonia supply chain is being established between Europe and key global locations, making FID & project investment decisions more straightforward.

Nuclear-powered ammonia production in Indonesia
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Nuclear-powered ammonia production in Indonesia

Geofrey Njovu May 25, 2023

A consortium of Danish and Indonesian companies - including Topsoe, Copenhagen Atomics, Pupuk and Pertamina - will collaborate to develop a 1 million tonnes per year, nuclear-powered ammonia project for fertiliser production in Bontang, Indonesia. Copenhagen Atomics’ thorium molten salt reactors will power 1 GW of solid oxide electrolysis capacity.

Guaranteeing fuel access to ease the transition: Glenfarne & Samsung Engineering
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Guaranteeing fuel access to ease the transition: Glenfarne & Samsung Engineering

Geofrey Njovu May 12, 2023

The Glenfarne – Samsung Engineering partnership plans to deliver renewable ammonia projects in Chile and the US, guaranteeing current LNG customers access to ammonia fuel in the early stages of the energy transition. And, seeking to become a model for future renewable utility companies, PASH and ERIH will form a hydrogen & ammonia joint venture to develop production projects in Italy and Turkey.

Amp Energy: renewable ammonia in South Australia
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Amp Energy: renewable ammonia in South Australia

Geofrey Njovu April 27, 2023

Amp Energy will develop 5 GW of electrolyser capacity in Cape Hardy, South Australia. At full scale the project will produce 5 million tonnes of renewable ammonia per year for export. The precinct has ready access to renewable power, deepwater port infrastructure and undeveloped land.

Enbridge and Yara: CCS-based ammonia in Texas
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Enbridge and Yara: CCS-based ammonia in Texas

Geofrey Njovu April 18, 2023

Yara Clean Ammonia and Enbridge will jointly develop a CCS-based ammonia production facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. Located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Centre, as much as 1.4 million tonnes of ammonia per year will be produced, with Yara expected to act as full offtaker.