Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Project to Boost Mexico's Renewable Energy Sector
Key Ideas
- A subsidiary of LNG Alliance in Mexico has signed an MOU for 35,000ha of land to produce green hydrogen and ammonia using solar power in Sonora state.
- The ANEM project aims to lower fertilizer prices in Mexico by producing green ammonia for fertilizers and green hydrogen for datacenters and transportation.
- Commercial operations are set to begin in 2028, with plans to double production capacity by 2030, serving the domestic market and exporting excess capacity to the US, and potentially Japan.
- The project aligns with the Mexican government's renewable energy goals, with front-end engineering design expected to start in 2024, and LNG Alliance developing a liquefaction terminal for LNG exports to Asia.
A subsidiary of LNG Alliance, the developer of the Amigo LNG project in Mexico, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire 35,000 hectares of land in Sonora state for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia using solar power. The ANEM project, focused on green ammonia and green hydrogen production, will leverage Sonora's exceptional solar resources. The project aims to produce green ammonia for fertilizers and green hydrogen for datacenters and transportation, ultimately driving down fertilizer prices in Mexico. Commercial operations are scheduled to start in 2028, with an initial production capacity of around 600,000 tons per year of green ammonia, set to double by 2030 in the project's second phase. The primary focus of the project is to cater to the domestic market in Mexico, with the excess capacity earmarked for export to the US, and potential future markets like Japan through a dedicated ammonia shipping terminal. Aslan Energy Capital, a subsidiary of LNG Alliance, is behind the development of the ANEM project, which aligns with the Mexican government's strategy to transform Sonora into a renewable energy and electric vehicle hub. The project will unfold in four phases over a decade, with front-end engineering design expected to kick off in the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, LNG Alliance is working on the Amigo LNG liquefaction terminal in Sonora to export LNG to Asian markets. The company aims to reach a final investment decision for Amigo LNG in July. The project signifies a significant step towards bolstering Mexico's renewable energy sector and contributing to the country's sustainability goals.