Splitwaters to Provide 2.5GW Alkaline Electrolysers for Green Urea Project in Western Australia
Key Ideas
- Splitwaters to supply 2.5GW of alkaline electrolysers to Sun Brilliance's Green Urea Project in Kwinana, Western Australia, aiming to produce up to three million tonnes of green urea.
- The project's first phase, commencing in 2028, will involve 300MW of electrolysers generating 1,000 tonnes per day of green urea, with subsequent phases adding 2.2GW more.
- Green urea is produced using green hydrogen and captured CO2, as opposed to traditional urea relying on hydrogen from natural gas, resulting in lower CO2 emissions.
- Splitwaters and Denmark's Topsoe are collaborating on green ammonia and green urea production globally, with Splitwaters entering the Australian market for the first time.
Splitwaters is set to supply 2.5GW of alkaline electrolysers to Sun Brilliance's Green Urea Project in Kwinana, Western Australia, as part of a AUD 4.5bn initiative expected to produce three million tonnes of green urea. The project will utilize hydrogen as a feedstock in the urea production process, with the first phase beginning in 2028 and subsequent phases collectively adding 2.2GW more electrolysers. Green urea is produced using green hydrogen and captured CO2, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional urea production methods. Splitwaters' entry into the Australian market marks a significant milestone for the company, with a focus on reducing CAPEX and streamlining processes. The partnership between Splitwaters and Denmark's Topsoe extends globally, aiming to develop green ammonia and green urea production facilities. Sun Brilliance's selection of Kwinana as the project site was based on economic viability, resource availability, export potential, and environmental factors.