Europe's Largest Green Ammonia Plant Inaugurated in Norway
Key Ideas
  • Yara International inaugurated Europe's largest 24MW renewable hydrogen and ammonia plant in Norway, aiming to produce green fertilizers with low carbon footprint.
  • The project involves collaboration with ITM Power and Linde Engineering to enable a production capacity of around 10,000kg of hydrogen per day and deliver 20,500 tonnes of ammonia per year.
  • The facility has already started delivering low-carbon fertilizers and aims to contribute to decarbonizing the food value chain with the new Yara Climate Choice portfolio.
  • The initiative is seen as a groundbreaking project that showcases how joint efforts in the industry can lead to the development of innovative solutions to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
The inauguration of Europe's largest green ammonia plant at Yara International's Herøya Industrial Park in Norway marks a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and decarbonization. The project, with a capacity of 24MW, was recently inaugurated by the Norwegian Prime Minister and is set to produce enough hydrogen to deliver 20,500 tonnes of ammonia per year. This ammonia can further be converted into between 60,000 and 70,000 tonnes of green fertilizers with a low carbon footprint. Key players like ITM Power and Linde Engineering have been crucial in developing this project. ITM Power provided its PEM-based TRIDENT stack platform to enable a daily hydrogen production capacity of around 10,000kg. Linde Engineering was responsible for designing and constructing the hydrogen plant. The initiative has already seen success with the delivery of the first low-carbon fertilizers, part of the new Yara Climate Choice portfolio. The development of renewable ammonia is seen as a crucial step in the decarbonization puzzle, with the project aiming to contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions. The collaboration between Yara and its partners demonstrates the importance of joint efforts in advancing modern technologies and sustainable solutions in the industry. The project, which received a substantial investment in 2021, not only focuses on green ammonia production but also highlights the potential of green ammonia in decarbonizing the agricultural sector. Moreover, ITM Power's TRIDENT technology is set to be utilized in Shell Germany's pending hydrogen production project, showing the scalability and versatility of such solutions in different contexts. Overall, the inauguration of this green ammonia plant represents a significant milestone in the journey towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector, showcasing the potential of innovative technologies and collaboration in driving impactful change.
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