H2 Global Energy: renewable ammonia production in the MENA region

Zurich headquartered H2 Global Energy has a progressing pipeline of renewable hydrogen and derivatives (including ammonia) projects in the MENA region. The project locations include Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco. H2 Global Energy’s range of development partners include Amarenco, GV Investments, Green Hydro Power and JAD. It also has a host of engineering partners, among them DNV.GL, Bureau Veritas, IDOM and Nuberg. Here, we explore the state of some of these projects, with a main focus on Jordan and Tunisia.

Jordan : three renewable hydrogen & ammonia projects

H2 Global Energy has submitted the technical report for the development of a one-million tons per year renewable ammonia production plant in Aqaba, Jordan, for the export market. Requiring an estimated CAPEX of $6.5 billion, the project will feature a 50:50 mix of wind and solar energy, totalling up to 5GW. The renewable energy will power 1.5 GW worth of electrolyser capacity for electrolytic hydrogen production. The project is expected to become operational in 2030.

Leveraging Aqaba’s strategic location near the Red Sea shipping lanes, renewable energy potential, governmental support and international collaboration, the consortium aims to make the Aqaba facility a flagship model for global renewable ammonia production. Currently at the feasibility stage, this facility will position the country as a hub for “green fuel” production in the MENA region. The submitted report details the development, construction, and operational framework of the facility.

H2 Global Energy has two additional projects in Jordan, both located in Wadi Musa. The first, at the feasibility stage, is a 150,000 tons per year renewable ammonia project with offtake already secured with two local companies: Jordan Phosphate Company (100,000 tons per year) and Arab Potash Company (50,000 tpy). The second Wadi Musa project is at the pre-feed stage and will produce up to 10,000 tons per year of green hydrogen peroxide, produced from electrolytic hydrogen powered by 12 MW of renewable energy.

The Aqaba green ammonia facility is not only a testament to Jordan’s commitment to sustainability but also a landmark development in the global green energy landscape. By capitalizing on Jordan’s renewable resources, we are creating a scalable, green energy solution that will drive long-term environmental and economic benefits. This project demonstrates our dedication to spearheading impactful, sustainable energy projects that serve both regional and global needs.

Waleed AlHallaj, Chief Commercial Officer of H2 Global Energy, quoted in Einpresswire, 12 January 2025

Gabes Tunisia: large-scale coastal renewable ammonia project

A H2 Global Energy and Amarenco-led consortium signed an MoU with the Tunisian government in July last year for the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Tunisia’s coastal city of Gabes. The hydrogen and ammonia produced will target the European market.

The consortium’s project proposal, accepted by Tunisia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Energy Transition (MEMET), featured a 180,000 tons per  year renewable hydrogen facility. The project is currently at the pre-feasibility stage.

With an estimated total investment value of $6 billion, the project aims to leverage Tunisia’s renewable energy potential for hydrogen and ammonia production. The project is expected to lead to job creation and drive economic growth in the North African country.

Morocco (Beni Mellal & Tangier): renewable ammonia and hydrogen peroxide

Currently at the pre-feed stage, the Beni Mellal project aims to produce 281,000 tons per year of renewable ammonia for the export market. The project will be powered by about 1.5 GW of a solar and BESS system. It will require an estimated CAPEX of $2.5 billion and to become operational by 2029. H2 Global’s other project in Morocco is based in Tangier and is also at the pre-feed stage. The project aims to produce 28,000 tons per year of hydrogen peroxide powered by 700 MW of a 60:40 mix of wind and solar energy, respectively. The project will require a CAPEX of $1.1 billion and is expected to become operational in 2028.

Tarboul, Egypt: mega-scale renewable ammonia project

In Tarboul, Egypt, H2 Global Energy’s other million ton per year renewable ammonia plant is in progress in Tarboul, Egypt. Powered by 5 GW of renewable energy capacity. The project is currently at the feasibility stage and is a partnership with Amarenco and GV Investments. It is expected to become operational in 2030.