EnBW to Receive 100,000 Tons of Green Ammonia Annually from Norway, Boosting Germany's Decarbonization Efforts
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- EnBW to receive 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from Norway's Skipavika Green Ammonia project starting in 2027.
- Green ammonia will be used to produce hydrogen through a low-carbon cracking process, supporting Germany's decarbonization efforts.
- EnBW's partnership with FUELLA secures exclusive rights to a long-term ammonia offtake agreement, marking a significant step towards a carbon-free energy supply.
- Germany's national strategy aims for up to 70% of future hydrogen volumes to come from overseas, with EnBW actively seeking worldwide sources and partners for all types of hydrogen.
German utility EnBW announced plans to receive 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from Norway's Skipavika Green Ammonia project beginning in 2027. Green ammonia, produced with renewable electricity, will be used to create hydrogen through a cracking process with low carbon emissions, supporting Germany's industrial decarbonization. EnBW will handle the ammonia at the port of Skipavika and deliver it to terminals in Western Europe or industrial sites in Germany for hydrogen production. The Skipavika Green Ammonia project will employ a 130 MW electrolyser powered by local green electricity, saving 240,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to grey hydrogen production from coal or gas.
EnBW's cooperation with FUELLA includes a 10% equity stake and exclusive rights to a long-term ammonia offtake agreement, enhancing their position in the market. The German government's strategy for hydrogen importation supports EnBW's initiative, aiming for up to 70% of future hydrogen to be sourced overseas. EnBW is actively exploring global partnerships for various hydrogen derivatives, such as methanol, ammonia, or e-fuels, to advance the transition to a carbon-free energy supply.
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