Norwegian firm secures grid capacity for green ammonia production

Maritime firm North Ammonia has secured 171 megawatts (MW) of grid capacity for its green ammonia production plant in Eydehavn outside Norway's Arendal.

PHOTO: Offshore supply vessel in Eydehavn, Norway. Getty Images

Grid capacity refers to the maximum amount of electricity that can be transmitted through the power grid at a given time. In 2021, the company applied for this capacity, which has now been reserved through Norwegian electricity transmission and grid operator Glitre Nett.

North Ammonia’s Eydehavn facility will produce 145,000 mt/year of green ammonia from 2028 onward. The grid capacity will be sufficient to support this production, the company claims. Renewable electricity for green ammonia production will be sourced from Glitre Nett.

Green ammonia is typically produced by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen obtained from the air through the Haber-Bosch process. It is essential for both hydrogen generation and the Haber-Bosch process to be powered by electricity generated through renewable energy sources.

The final investment decision for the project is expected to be taken in 2025.

North Ammonia aims to cater to future green ammonia demand from shipping in Norway and Northwest Europe. The firm has partnered with the Norwegian logistics company Höegh Autoliners to supply at least 100,000 mt/year of green ammonia from 2030.

By Manjula Nair

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