ADNOC's Strategic Partnership for Virtually Carbon-Free Hydrogen Production in Texas
Key Ideas
  • ADNOC acquires 35% stake in Exxon Mobil's low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project in Baytown, Texas, promoting decarbonization and meeting rising demand for low-carbon fuels.
  • The facility aims to convert U.S.-produced natural gas into virtually carbon-free hydrogen, with advanced carbon capture and storage technologies removing around 98% of CO2, supporting U.S. competitiveness and job creation.
  • The project, upon startup, is expected to be the world's largest of its kind, producing up to 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen and more than 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia per year, with potential startup in 2029.
  • ADNOC and ExxonMobil's partnership not only focuses on energy production but also includes economic benefits for Baytown and Texas, with a commitment to community initiatives and sustainability, aligning with net-zero ambitions and global energy transition.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has overseen the agreement for ADNOC to acquire a 35% equity stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation's proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. The partnership aims to support both companies' net zero ambitions, accelerate the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, and meet the increasing demand for low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia. The facility plans to convert U.S.-produced natural gas into virtually carbon-free hydrogen, with advanced carbon capture and storage technologies ensuring about 98% of CO2 is removed, ultimately boosting U.S. competitiveness and creating job opportunities. Expected to be the world's largest of its kind, the project anticipates producing up to 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen and over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia per year, with a final investment decision projected in 2025 and startup in 2029. The collaboration between ADNOC and ExxonMobil not only focuses on energy production but also emphasizes economic benefits for Baytown, the Houston area, and Texas, with a commitment to community development initiatives and sustainability. This alignment with broader strategies reflects a shared commitment to environmental gains, social advancement, and economic growth.
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