Mauritania Signs MOU for Green Hydrogen-Powered DRI Plant Development
Key Ideas
- SNIM and AMAN Green Energy Pte Ltd sign MOU to develop a green hydrogen-powered DRI production plant in Mauritania.
- The plant will utilize green hydrogen, water, and electricity to process raw iron ore into hot-briquetted iron for European export.
- The project aims to reduce carbon emissions and may include multiple green hydrogen plants, contributing to sustainability efforts.
Mauritania's national mining giant, Societe Nationale Industrielle et Miniere (SNIM), and AMAN Green Energy Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of CWP Global, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a direct reduced iron (DRI) production plant in Mauritania. The plant, which will be powered by green hydrogen, water, and electricity sourced from AMAN's hydrogen project, aims to refine millions of metric tons of raw iron ore provided by SNIM. The output will primarily consist of hot-briquetted iron, with the main target market being Europe. Additionally, the project has the potential to host multiple green hydrogen plants. An important aspect of this initiative is the focus on reducing carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. This strategic partnership signifies a significant step towards incorporating renewable energy sources and innovative technology into the mining and iron production sector in Mauritania.