Québec Mining Explosives Manufacturer to Utilize Green Hydrogen-Based Ammonia
Key Ideas
- A major mining explosives manufacturer in Québec plans to use green hydrogen-based ammonia from Hy2Gen's Project Courant plant.
- The ammonia will be locally transformed into ammonium nitrate, the main feedstock of mining explosives.
- The initiative is scheduled to start in 2027, with green ammonia production beginning in 2030 and featuring 300MW of electrolyser capacity.
- Hy2Gen secured 307MW of electricity last year to produce 230,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually at its facility.
In Québec, Canada, a major mining explosives manufacturer is collaborating with Hy2Gen's Project Courant plant to incorporate green hydrogen-based ammonia. The CEO, Cyril Dufau-Sansot, confirmed the partnership where the ammonia will be converted locally into ammonium nitrate, a vital ingredient for mining explosives. This initiative is anticipated to kick off in 2027, with the production of green ammonia set to commence in 2030. The plant will boast an impressive 300MW of electrolyser capacity. Additionally, Hy2Gen successfully obtained 307MW of electricity allocation last year to facilitate the production of 230,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually at the facility. This partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the mining industry, showcasing the growing trend towards utilizing renewable energy sources for essential industrial processes.