Topsoe, a global player in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed a significant agreement with developer Hygenco.
Hygenco and Topsoe collaboration aims to deploy Topsoe’s advanced dynamic ammonia technology for Hygenco’s upcoming green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha, India.
Innovative Flexible Operations
Hygenco will use Topsoe’s state-of-the-art dynamic green ammonia technology to enhance flexibility and efficiency in ammonia production.
The technology optimizes performance, enabling the plant to adjust operations based on fluctuating renewable electricity supply.
It aligns with Hygenco’s goal of exporting green ammonia to European markets, complying with the European Union’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) regulations.
Strategic Impact
Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, emphasized the significance of green ammonia. She highlighted its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive industries and long-distance transportation.
She stated, “Green ammonia plays a critical role in global decarbonization efforts, and Hygenco’s project will make a solid contribution to these goals.”
Vision for Sustainable Energy Transition
Amit Bansal, Co-Founder and CEO of Hygenco, highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing the energy transition.
He said, “We are excited to leverage Topsoe’s cutting-edge technology. This will help us scale up green ammonia production effectively and contribute to tackling pressing environmental challenges.”
Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
Green ammonia is emerging as a critical component in the journey toward net-zero emissions.
It can be transported via existing infrastructure. It serves various purposes. These include acting as a fuel, a hydrogen carrier, and a key input for decarbonizing industries like steel and cement production.
The Green Ammonia Plant
The green ammonia plant is the first phase of a three-phase project. This project is located within Tata Steel’s Special Economic Zone Industrial Park in Gopalpur, Odisha, India.
Phase one will produce 750 tons of green ammonia per day and will become operational by 2027.
Topsoe’s DynAMMO™
Topsoe’s DynAMMO™ technology is designed to dynamically adjust ammonia production based on the availability of renewable electricity.
The key benefits include:
*Bidirectional Production Adjustment: The ammonia plant can ramp up or down at a rate of at least 3% per minute in response to varying hydrogen supply.
*Cost Efficiency: The technology reduces capital and operational expenditures by minimizing the need for hydrogen storage systems. We can eliminate or scale down these systems significantly.
*Zero-Carbon Chemical Storage: Renewable electricity can be stored as a zero-carbon chemical, ensuring efficient energy use.
In summary, green ammonia offers ideal characteristics for achieving net-zero emissions. It serves not only as a fuel and energy carrier but also as a green fertilizer.
As per the press release, the innovative technology is key to transforming the energy landscape and advancing global decarbonization efforts.
