Norwegian Firm Secures Grid Capacity for Green Ammonia Plant in Arendal
Key Ideas
- North Ammonia AS secures 171MW of grid capacity for a green ammonia plant in Eyedehavn, aiming to produce 145,000 tonnes annually by 2028.
- Partnerships with shipping companies like Hoegh Autoliners show commitment to green ammonia, targeting 5% of operations powered by 2030.
- Collaboration with ExxonMobil and others in Slagen Energy Hub project aims to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for marine fuels starting in 2027.
- Fortescue receives a €200m EU grant for a 300MW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Norway, contributing to the sustainable energy transition.
North Ammonia AS, a Norwegian green ammonia production firm, has secured 171MW of grid capacity for a large-scale green ammonia production plant in Eyedehavn near Arendal, Norway. This reservation enables the production of around 145,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year, with a target start-up in 2028. The CEO, Mikkel Torud, sees this as a crucial development that strengthens Arendal's position for green industrial growth. The company has partnered with Hoegh Autoliners to supply green ammonia for their deep-sea operations and has collaborated on the Slagen Energy Hub project with ExxonMobil, GreenH AS, and Grieg Edge to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for marine fuels from 2027. Additionally, Fortescue has received a significant EU grant to build a 300MW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Norway, emphasizing the shift towards sustainable energy production in Europe.
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