Revolutionizing Energy: Canada's First Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Facility
Key Ideas
- McDermott International secures an ECI agreement for the EVREC project in Central Newfoundland, Canada, marking the country's first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production facility.
- The project includes a 530-turbine wind farm and 150 MW solar photo voltaic capacity, aiming to generate 3.5 GW of electricity and produce 165kta of hydrogen and 5000 metric tons per day of ammonia.
- McDermott will provide FEED, engineering, EPC planning, and cost estimates for the hydrogen and ammonia production, showcasing expertise in the energy transition sector and commitment to sustainability.
- The agreement highlights McDermott's capabilities in delivering efficient and cost-effective renewable energy solutions, emphasizing the importance of the project in driving cost savings, reducing risks, and ensuring quality assurance.
McDermott International, Inc. has been awarded an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement for the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) project in Central Newfoundland, Canada. This project represents a significant milestone as it will be Canada's first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. The facility will consist of a 530-turbine wind farm, 150 MW solar photo voltaic capacity, and the capability to generate 3.5 GW of electricity. Additionally, the project aims to produce 165kta of hydrogen and 5000 metric tons per day of ammonia. McDermott's involvement includes providing front-end engineering design (FEED), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) execution planning services, as well as an open book EPC cost estimate for the hydrogen production, ammonia processing, and product storage segment of the project. Led from McDermott's Houston office with support from India, the project underscores the company's expertise in delivering renewable energy solutions and its commitment to sustainability. The agreement with Abraxas Power Corporation showcases McDermott's industry-leading capabilities and integrated delivery model, emphasizing the potential for cost savings, risk reduction, and quality assurance in executing such innovative energy transition projects.