Green Ammonia Linz Project - Green Hydrogen for Sustainable Ammonia Production

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Green Ammonia Linz Project Targets Austrian Industrial Decarbonization by 2029 with Advanced Hydrogen Solutions

The Green Ammonia Linz Project, a collaboration between Verbund AG and LabNitrogen, seeks to meet Europe's rising hydrogen demand driven by decarbonization goals. The project will replace grey hydrogen with green alternatives using a 60-megawatt PEM electrolyzer capable of producing up to one ton of hydrogen per hour. This initiative aims for significant CO2 emission reductions while efficiently integrating into existing industrial infrastructures. It also explores the use of side products like green oxygen and waste heat for additional environmental benefits. Despite challenges such as technological scalability, economic competitiveness against grey ammonia, and evolving regulatory frameworks, the project offers valuable insights for future endeavors in low-carbon product markets. With engineering completed and permits granted last year, construction is set to begin soon with an operational target date in 2029—marking it as a pioneering effort in sustainable industry transformation. Verbund's strategy includes building local projects alongside potential imports from regions rich in renewable energy resources via pipelines but faces high production costs due to electricity prices from hydropower plants nearby. While details about suppliers remain undisclosed, Haber-Bosch process integration isn't within Verbund’s scope despite its relevance for nitrogen off-take systems.

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Nele David
Project Manager
Verbund AG
Germany

This session highlights large-scale green hydrogen projects that showcase viability, scalability, and strategies for overcoming technology, finance, and supply chain hurdles.

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