Trinidad & Tobago: future production pathways for the world’s largest ammonia exporter

The Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago is the largest ammonia exporter globally. In 2022, it traded around 3.2 million tons of ammonia, produced from eleven ammonia plants. 2022 also saw the release of a roadmap for decarbonization of hydrogen and ammonia production, led by KBR, the Inter-American Development Bank and Trinidad’s National Energy Corporation. Trinidad & Tobago is in “pole position” to become a key hydrogen exporter, thanks to existing expertise and infrastructure and excellent offshore wind resources.

As a result of this roadmap, various ammonia decarbonization initiatives are ongoing, including a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, which received support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). There is also a 90 MW solar PV project under development, which can be coupled to an electrolyzer for hydrogen production. Decarbonization of hydrogen and ammonia production in Trinidad & Tobago is critical to the island nation maintaining its market position.

To discuss decarbonization in Trinidad & Tobago and potential new offtake markets, Dale Ramlakhan (Chair Decarbonization Taskforce, The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago), and Marina Simonova (Principal – Fertilizer & Ammonia Consulting, Argus Media) will be joined in conversation by AEA Technology Manager Kevin Rouwenhorst. Join us on 24 January @ 3PM CET for a fascinating discussion, and be sure to submit your questions for our speakers in advance.