Trigon Pacific Terminals Signs MOU with South Korea to Develop Canadian Ammonia Market for Hydrogen
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- Trigon Pacific Terminals has signed an MOU with South Korea to develop a market for Canadian ammonia as a carrier for hydrogen, aiming to export clean fuels like ammonia from Prince Rupert to global markets.
- The agreement with the Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority will involve developing ammonia receiving terminals in Ulsan, where the received ammonia can be decomposed into hydrogen and nitrogen.
- With the Canadian government's plan to end thermal coal exports by 2030, Trigon is transitioning to becoming a bulk fuels exporter, receiving government funding for projects like the $163-million Berth Two Beyond Carbon project.
- Canada, with its proposed hydrogen-ammonia production projects in Alberta, is positioning itself to become a low-carbon hydrogen producer and meet the demand for hydrogen in countries like South Korea and Japan.
Trigon Pacific Terminals, based in Prince Rupert, Canada, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea to develop a market for Canadian ammonia, which is used as a carrier for hydrogen. The company is constructing a new berth at its terminal in Prince Rupert specifically for exporting clean fuels, such as ammonia. Through the MOU with the Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority, Trigon will collaborate with South Korea to establish ammonia receiving terminals in Ulsan, where the received ammonia can be converted into hydrogen and nitrogen.
Trigon's CEO, Rob Booker, highlighted the importance of the agreement in strengthening ties between the two nations and organizations, emphasizing the vision of creating a Canadian west coast export corridor for hydrogen-as-ammonia shipments to global markets. As part of its strategic shift away from coal exports, Trigon is investing in projects like the Berth Two Beyond Carbon initiative, supported by funding from the Canadian government's National Trade Corridors Fund.
Canada's move towards becoming a low-carbon hydrogen producer is driven by the country's potential to produce blue hydrogen through projects in Alberta, leveraging natural gas resources, refining capacity, and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. This shift aligns with the increasing demand for hydrogen in countries like South Korea and Japan. The transportation of ammonia for export will mainly originate from Alberta and be transported to Prince Rupert via rail, utilizing the CN northern line. The article underscores the significant role of partnerships, government support, and infrastructure development in advancing Canada's position in the global clean fuels market.
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Energy Transition
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Clean Fuels
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