Current global ammonia production is mostly based on gas-fed, two-stage reforming processs. Decarbonization of this existing production capacity – as well as new newbuild low-emission capacity also based on gas – can utilize an industrially-proven suite of alternative technologies and processes, including autothermal reforming, and partial oxidation combined with CCS. This article discusses some of the technologies available from various tech providers, and reference projects in operation.
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Renewable hydrogen and ammonia for Iberian, European and global markets
In our November episode of Project Features, we explored the MadoquaPower2X renewable ammonia project in Sines, southern Portugal. 300,000 tons per year of RFNBO-compliant ammonia will be produced for export to Rotterdam and Duisburg from 2028, focused on marine fuel and fertilizer markets in Europe.
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MadoquaPower2X: Renewable hydrogen and ammonia for Iberian, European and global markets
Meet MadoquaPower2X, which is developing a renewable hydrogen and ammonia project in Sines, southern Portugal. Starting from 2028, around 50,000 tons of renewable hydrogen will be produced to generate around 300,000 tons of decarbonized ammonia, targeting the maritime fuel and fertilizer markets in Europe and beyond.
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Maire Tecnimont plans million-tonne-per-year blue ammonia plant in the US
Maire Tecnimont will develop a world-scale blue ammonia plant in the US after being awarded a contract by a “leading global chemicals producer”. Valued at approximately $230 million, the new plant features a 3,000 tonnes per day blue ammonia synloop. Completion is expected as early as 2025.
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Renewable ammonia in Iowa
Maire Tecnimont and Greenfield Nitrogen have agreed to develop a green ammonia plant in Iowa, USA. Maire Tecnimont subsidiary NextChem will lead a feasibility study into a 240 tonne per day green ammonia plant based on Stamicarbon's Green Ammonia Technology.