- The €1 billion project in Sines will produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually.
- The project will use 500MW of electrolysis capacity and create 200+ jobs.
- Construction is expected to start post-2023 with first hydrogen production by mid-decade.
- The project aims to contribute 25% of Portugal's 2GW electrolyser capacity by 2030.
Project Overview
A European consortium has announced a €1 billion project, MadoquaPower2X, to produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Sines, Portugal. The project will utilize 500MW of electrolysis capacity to generate 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating over 200 direct and indirect jobs.
Energy and Production
MadoquaPower2X will be powered by renewable energy sourced from wind and solar plants in Portugal. This ensures a dedicated supply of renewable energy throughout the project's lifetime. The hydrogen produced will be used locally and for creating green ammonia for export from the Sines port terminal.
Timeline and Development
The project is currently under development and aims to be fully permitted by the end of 2023, with construction starting soon after. The first hydrogen production is expected by the middle of the decade. Subsequent phases will begin in 2024, with full commissioning before 2030.
Strategic Importance
MadoquaPower2X will significantly contribute to Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy (EN-H2), providing nearly 25% of the country's envisaged 2GW electrolyser capacity by 2030. The project will also support the Sines green hydrogen loop initiative and could meet 100% of Portugal's gas grid hydrogen injection targets if preferred over ammonia production.
Future Expansion
The consortium is exploring opportunities to expand the project to potentially produce 1 million tons of green ammonia per year, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million tons annually. This expansion is planned to commence development in 2024, with full commissioning before 2030.
