Recent developments
Ammonia capacity start-up
The Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas began ammonia production after systems testing. OCI Global is completing remaining operational preparedness and testing, with handover to Woodside Energy scheduled for early 2026.
Cross-border hydrogen network
Gasunie and Thyssengas, together with Gasunie Deutschland, agreed the first Netherlands–Germany hydrogen transport setup. Border points at Oude Statenzijl and Vlieghuis are defined, alongside schedule, location, capacity, and pressure parameters, supporting transport to German industrial regions and onward links to Denmark.
Dynamic green ammonia
Denmark’s first-of-its-kind dynamic green ammonia plant in Ramme integrates renewable power directly into ammonia synthesis, adapting to power fluctuations without hydrogen storage. The plant has 5,000 t/y capacity and an estimated 9,600 t/y CO2 reduction, supplied by 50 MW solar and 12 MW wind, with DKK 81 million EUDP funding.
Industry context and linkage
Ammonia’s role spans low-carbon fuel and e-fuel uses, transport via existing infrastructure, and decarbonization of agriculture, shipping, and steel, as highlighted by the Danish project. The cross-border agreement aims to create an integrated hydrogen market and facilitate trade, while Denmark’s dynamic approach reduces storage needs. In parallel, U.S. capacity enters operation with a defined handover timeline.