Fertiglobe Wins Contract to Supply Renewable Ammonia to EU
Key Ideas
  • Fertiglobe has secured a contract to supply renewable ammonia to the EU, starting from 19,500 tons in 2027, potentially scaling up to 397,000 tons by 2033, at a delivered price of €1,000 per ton.
  • The award signifies a significant step in advancing sustainable ammonia production and supports Europe's energy security and emissions reduction goals.
  • The German government's investment in H2Global's mechanism aims to accelerate the growth of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, bridging the gap between global market prices and regional pricing strategies.
  • The successful bid by Fertiglobe reinforces Europe's energy diversification efforts, aligns with decarbonization goals, and contributes to the development of low-carbon fuels in collaboration with the UAE.
Fertiglobe, a joint venture between ADNOC and OCI Global based in Abu Dhabi, has won a contract to supply renewable ammonia to the European Union (EU) following a pilot auction conducted by H2Global, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The company commits to delivering renewable ammonia starting from approximately 19,500 tons in 2027, potentially scaling up to 397,000 tons by 2033, at a delivered price of €1,000 per ton. The award is seen as a significant advancement in sustainable ammonia production and aligns with Europe's energy security and emissions reduction objectives. The German government's investment of €4.43 billion in H2Global's mechanism aims to accelerate the growth of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, facilitating a shift towards economically viable regional pricing strategies. The introduction of renewable ammonia into Europe's energy landscape is expected to enhance energy security and contribute to emissions reduction efforts, with CO2 emissions reductions from imported renewable ammonia equivalent to those from 62,000 cars annually. This initiative signifies a notable scale-up in Europe's renewable ammonia sector, supporting the region's energy market decarbonization endeavors. Fertiglobe's successful bid not only secures a strategic, long-term European customer but also strengthens Europe's energy diversification drive. The initiative builds on the UAE-Germany Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) agreement, focusing on areas such as energy security, carbon emissions reduction, and low-carbon fuel development. ADNOC's commitment to expanding global low-carbon ammonia value chains and capturing a significant portion of the low-carbon hydrogen market by 2030 further emphasizes the collaborative efforts in sustainable energy development. The pilot auction, launched in 2022, attracted interest from various countries across the globe, with Fertiglobe emerging as the successful bidder among five finalists. The auction's success underlines the feasibility of importing renewable ammonia into the EU at competitive prices, supported by targeted incentives for viable international projects. Both Fertiglobe and H2Global stress the importance of cost-effective innovations in the energy transition, emphasizing the necessity of financial and procurement mechanisms like H2Global's 'double-auction' model for market development and private financing engagement.
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