Ammonia news

• Yara Opens Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Norway

  10 June 2024

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The new plant produces renewable hydrogen and ammonia, reducing CO2 emissions by 41,000 tonnes annually. It supports decarbonization in food, shipping, and energy sectors with low-carbon fertilizers.
• BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products

  16 May 2024

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergy

  

  The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
• IPP to Sell BASF's Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants in Germany

  6 May 2024

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesFood

  

  BASF's ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants in Ludwigshafen are for sale. The deal excludes financial details. The plants offer efficient production and are available for relocation.
• MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal

  10 April 2024

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  The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
• Yara Reduces Production at Ferrara and Le Havre Plants Due to High Natural Gas Prices

  9 March 2024

  FoodEnergy

  

  Production at these plants will operate at 45% capacity due to high natural gas prices. Yara will monitor the situation and use its global system to maintain supply and food chain continuity.

• MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal

  11 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
• thyssenkrupp Uhde Partners with SwitcH2 and BW Offshore for Floating Green Ammonia Plant

  3 August 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The consortium is developing a floating green hydrogen and ammonia project, receiving a €3M Dutch grant. The FPSO plant will connect to a wind farm by 2027, using thyssenkrupp’s ammonia synthesis tech.
• ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation

  11 July 2023

  Base chemistryFood

  

  The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
• Yara Clean Ammonia and Bunker Holding Partner to Develop Ammonia as Shipping Fuel

  23 June 2023

  Energy

  

  The MOU aims to accelerate ammonia as a marine fuel, targeting key trade routes and supporting decarbonization. This collaboration enhances supply chain resilience and aligns with global sustainability goals.
• Iberdrola to Develop Green Hydrogen Corridor Between Spain and Netherlands

  13 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Agreements signed to establish a green hydrogen maritime corridor, enhancing transport, storage, and distribution between Spain and the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize Northern Europe's industry.
• Iberdrola and Trammo Sign Major EU Green Ammonia Export Deal

  9 June 2023

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  The project will produce and distribute 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from 2026, creating 3,500 jobs and supporting EU decarbonization with a 750 million euro investment.
• ADNOC to Develop Low-Carbon Ammonia Chain in North Rhine-Westphalia

  27 March 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  ADNOC signed an MoU to produce and transport low-carbon ammonia in North Rhine-Westphalia, aiming to support industrial decarbonization and renewable energy initiatives.
• Air Liquide Develops Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Technology in Antwerp

  23 March 2023

  EnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A new pilot plant in Antwerp will convert ammonia to hydrogen with an optimized carbon footprint, supporting the energy transition. Operational in 2024, it receives financial backing from the Flemish Government.
• Grupa Azoty ZAK Completes €14m Energy Projects in Poland

  14 February 2023

  EnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Two energy projects were completed, enhancing ammonia production and efficiency. Upgrades included a partial combustion unit and boiler improvements, reducing emissions and increasing process safety.
• Técnicas Reunidas to Develop Kazakhstan's Largest Ammonium Plant

  23 January 2023

  Food

  

  The plant in Aktau will produce ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and ammonium nitrate, with a $1 billion investment. It aims to minimize environmental impact and improve efficiency.
• Yara Advances Hydrogen Economy in Germany

  5 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  Modifying ammonia terminals to handle 3 million tons, enabling hydrogen economy growth. Clean ammonia to be imported using the largest global network, supporting Germany's hydrogen ambitions.
• Air Products and Mabanaft to Build Green Energy Terminal in Hamburg

  17 November 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The terminal will import green ammonia, convert it to hydrogen, and distribute it across northern Germany, supporting the energy transition and decarbonization efforts. Completion is targeted for 2026.
• Vision Energy and Linde Engineering Partner on Green Energy Terminal in the Netherlands

  10 November 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  They've signed an agreement to accelerate engineering for a Green Energy Terminal in Vlissingen, focusing on hydrogen carriers, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels, aiming for completion by Q3 2023.
• Yara Tests Hystar’s PEM Electrolyser for Efficient Green Ammonia Production

  28 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The HyPilot project will test a 1 MW PEM electrolyser at Kårstø, aiming to enhance green hydrogen production efficiency for green ammonia, with results expected to lower costs and support decarbonization.
• Topsoe and First Ammonia Partner for Largest Zero-Emission Ammonia Production

  14 September 2022

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  The agreement reserves 5GW of SOEC capacity to produce green ammonia, displacing 5 BCM of natural gas and cutting 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Initial 500MW plants in Germany and the US by 2025.
• Air Products and ABP Partner on UK's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Facility

  30 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The facility will import green ammonia to produce hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry. It aims to cut 580,000 tonnes of emissions annually and create 3,000 jobs, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
• European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal

  22 April 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
• Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam

  11 April 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
• Clariant's AmoMax 10 Plus Catalyst Launched at BASF Antwerp Plant

  30 November 2021

  Base chemistrySpecialties

  

  The new ammonia synthesis catalyst, AmoMax 10 Plus, enhances activity, stability, and startup speed, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions, with successful implementation at a major plant.
• Saipem and Alboran Partner for Green Hydrogen Projects in Italy, Albania, and Morocco

  4 March 2021

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  They will develop five green hydrogen plants, three in Italy and two in the Mediterranean, leveraging their expertise in engineering, procurement, and renewable project coordination.
• Yara to Launch Full-Scale Green Ammonia Project in Norway

  7 December 2020

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Plans for 500,000 tonnes/year green ammonia production to power emission-free shipping and decarbonized food solutions. Seeking partners and government support for 2026 operational target.
• Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity

  23 January 2020

  Base chemistry

  

  The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.