Plug Power Secures Major Green Hydrogen Deal in Australia
Key Ideas
- Plug Power has signed an agreement with Allied Green Ammonia to supply 3 GW of electrolyzer capacity for a green hydrogen-to-ammonia plant in Australia.
- AGA plans to build a 4.5 GW solar facility to power Plug's electrolyzers, aiming to produce green hydrogen for ammonia production.
- Upon a positive investment decision expected by Q2 2025, Plug intends to start manufacturing Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzers by Q1 2027.
- The project in Australia will be one of the largest green ammonia facilities globally, with a capacity to produce 2,700 metric tons per day of green ammonia for various sectors.
Plug Power Inc. has secured a significant purchase agreement with Allied Green Ammonia for the supply of 3 GW of electrolyzer capacity to a green hydrogen-to-ammonia plant in Australia. To support this venture, AGA is planning to establish a 4.5 GW solar facility to provide clean energy for Plug's electrolyzers, enabling the production of green hydrogen for green ammonia. The finalized agreement will see Plug developing a Basic Engineering and Design Package to attract investors and secure financing, with manufacturing of Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzers set to commence in early 2027 pending a positive investment decision by Q2 2025.
AGA's project is set to become one of the largest green ammonia facilities globally, with a production capacity of 2,700 metric tons per day. This green ammonia will cater to the increasing demand from customers in Asia and Europe across sectors such as agriculture, energy storage, transportation, and industry. The CEO of Plug, Andy Marsh, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with AGA and the shared goal of advancing green ammonia production while contributing to the global shift towards a net-zero emissions future. The article highlights the positive market response, with PLUG shares trading higher by 6.02% premarket following this announcement.
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