- Topsoe and First Ammonia signed a 5GW agreement for SOEC capacity to produce green ammonia.
- The first 500MW of capacity will be installed in Germany and the US by 2025.
- The agreement aims to displace 5 BCM of natural gas and cut 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
- Topsoe's SOEC manufacturing plant will be built in Herning, Denmark.
Agreement Overview
Topsoe and First Ammonia have signed a 5GW agreement for the reservation of industrial-scale solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) to produce green ammonia. This agreement is the largest of its kind globally and aims to displace nearly 5 BCM of natural gas, eliminating 13 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Initial Installations
The first 500MW of SOEC capacity will be installed in commercial-scale green ammonia plants located in Northern Germany and Southwestern United States. These facilities are expected to be operational by 2025, marking the world's first commercial-scale green ammonia production sites.
Production and Impact
At full capacity, the agreement will enable the production of 5 million metric tons of green ammonia per year. This production volume is equivalent to removing 9 million petrol-fueled cars from the road annually. The green ammonia produced will serve as a fuel for transportation, power storage, generation, and fertilizer.
Manufacturing and Expansion
Topsoe's SOEC manufacturing plant will be constructed in Herning, Denmark, following a final investment decision (FID) from the board. The agreement includes an initial purchase of 500MW of SOEC units, with the potential to expand up to 5GW over the agreement's lifetime.
Dynamic Operations
First Ammonia plans to operate its plants dynamically, producing ammonia during off-peak power demand hours. This approach will support the economics of renewable power production and facilitate the further development of renewable energy infrastructure wherever the plants are built.
