Recent developments
African LNG expansions
Eni expanded gas processing in Africa. The Congo LNG project moved into Phase 2 ahead of schedule, with the Nguya FLNG now operational and up to 3 MTPA capacity. In Angola, the NGC Gas Treatment Plant began commissioning to process 400 mmscfd for Angola LNG, adding non-associated gas supply.
Ammonia-to-hydrogen infrastructure
Europe advanced hydrogen logistics via ammonia. Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde agreed on up to six commercial ammonia cracking plants totaling 7,200 t/d, anchored by a pre-FEED at the Wilhelmshaven import terminal and a funded 28 t/d demonstration in Gelsenkirchen.
Dutch industrial policy
An industry coalition including six Dutch industrial clusters presented a bid book calling for lower electricity costs, faster permitting, and hydrogen infrastructure. Nobian highlighted 140 MW electrolysis in Rotterdam and the Delfzijl site’s role, linking industrial competitiveness with climate-neutral production.
Fertilizer and petrochemicals
The Dangote Group and Honeywell International outlined expansions: refinery to 1.4 mb/d, polypropylene to 2.4 mtpa, and urea to 9 mtpa via four new trains. Scaling urea implies substantial ammonia and hydrogen requirements, relevant for nitrogen and hydrogen supply chains.