McDermott Awarded ECI Agreement for Canadian Green Hydrogen Project
Key Ideas
- CB&I, a subsidiary of McDermott, secures an early contractor involvement agreement for a green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Central Newfoundland.
- The project includes a large wind farm, solar installations, and the capacity to produce 165kta of hydrogen and 5000 metric tons of ammonia per day.
- McDermott's involvement in the front-end engineering design and construction planning is expected to ensure high-quality, low-risk project delivery.
- Abraxas Power Corp. is focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and has a strong track record in delivering complex renewable energy projects.
Abraxas Power Corp. has announced that McDermott's subsidiary, CB&I, has been selected for an early contractor involvement agreement with their subsidiary, Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC), for a renewable energy project in Central Newfoundland. This project marks one of Canada's first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities. The development includes a 530 turbine wind farm capable of generating 3.5 GW of electricity, a 150 MW solar photovoltaic installation, and the capacity to produce 165kta of hydrogen and 5000 metric tons of ammonia per day. McDermott will provide front-end engineering design, engineering, procurement, and construction planning services for the hydrogen and ammonia processing parts of the project. Abraxas Power expressed confidence in McDermott's expertise, aiming for high-quality, well-managed, and low-risk project outcomes. The Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation project is set to deliver significant amounts of green ammonia to various markets, supporting the global energy transition. Abraxas Power Corp. is dedicated to decarbonizing challenging sectors and has a successful history in delivering large-scale renewable energy projects, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in driving the energy transition.
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