ADNOC Invests in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility in Texas
Key Ideas
  • ADNOC to acquire a 35% stake in ExxonMobil's low-carbon hydrogen facility in Baytown, Texas, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in various sectors.
  • The facility, upon startup, is projected to be the world's largest of its kind, producing carbon-free hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia, with an FID expected in 2025.
  • The project will create U.S. jobs, boost economic growth in Baytown and Houston, and align with ADNOC's commitment to sustainability, education, and community development.
  • ADNOC's partnership with ExxonMobil marks a significant step towards a net-zero future and demonstrates a global effort to accelerate the energy transition through advanced technologies.
ADNOC has signed an agreement to acquire a 35% equity stake in ExxonMobil Corporation’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. The investment aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across sectors like industry, energy, and transportation, and meet the growing demand for lower-carbon fuels, accelerating the path towards a net-zero future. The facility, contingent on supportive government policies and regulatory permits, is expected to be the world's largest of its kind upon startup, capable of producing 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen and over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. ADNOC's Managing Director highlighted the strategic importance of this investment for the company, emphasizing growth in lower-carbon energy sources and international expansion. The project will leverage advanced carbon capture and storage technologies to minimize emissions, while also bringing economic benefits to the region and creating job opportunities. ExxonMobil's CEO expressed gratitude for the partnership, acknowledging the support received and the significance of the collaboration in developing a new global energy value chain. ADNOC's commitment to community development and sustainability includes ongoing initiatives in Baytown, aligning with its broader strategy to ensure environmental, social, and economic advancements in the areas where it operates.
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