- RWE plans to invest mid three-digit million euros in the Brunsbüttel green ammonia terminal.
- The terminal will start importing 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2026.
- Plans include scaling up to two million tonnes of green ammonia per year.
- A large-scale cracker will be built to produce green hydrogen on site.
Project Overview
RWE is set to build a green ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the first German LNG terminal in the same area. This project aims to facilitate the import of green energy, focusing on green ammonia as a competitive hydrogen derivative with high technological maturity.
Government Support
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, supports the project, emphasizing the need for independence from Russian fuel imports. The green ammonia terminal will complement the LNG terminal, contributing to Germany's green hydrogen supply and providing valuable experience for future conversions from LNG to green hydrogen.
Implementation and Timeline
By 2026, the terminal is expected to import around 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, with plans to increase this volume to two million tonnes per year. A large-scale cracker will be constructed at the terminal to produce green hydrogen on-site, which will then be transported to industrial customers via a dedicated hydrogen pipeline.
Logistical Advantages
The Brunsbüttel site offers ideal logistical conditions due to its direct access to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, as well as its connection to European inland waterways. Brunsbüttel Ports GmbH will support the project with space and port infrastructure for unloading tankers.
Investment and Future Prospects
RWE expects to invest in the mid three-digit million euro range for the project. Rapid implementation will require pragmatic action, swift planning and approval processes, short construction timelines, and high safety standards. The green ammonia terminal and transport infrastructure will prepare the site for a future where energy imports are exclusively green.
