The Norwegian municipality of Sauda has given the green light to the land use plan submitted by Hy2gen Nordic AS to build a renewableammonia plant on the Birkeland industrial estate. This decision paves the way for the Iverson project to move forward into its technical engineering phase, in a concrete commitment to the development of carbon-free fuels for the maritime sector.
Details on new ammonia plant
The plan includes an electrolysis unit unit powered by renewable hydroelectric energy. This facility will enable the production of environmentally friendly ammonia, with the aim of reducing nearly three million tons ofCO2 emissions during the first ten years of operation.
The resulting fuel is intended for marine applications and is part of the Norwegian green transition strategy.
The project will have a direct effect on the local economy: more than 300 people will be involved in the construction phase and 50 to 60 permanent jobs will be created once the plant is operational.
In addition, a significant generation of indirect employment linked to services and complementary activities in the region is expected.
This initiative is aligned with Rogaland County Council’s regional plan for emission-free industry, and also responds to Norway’s national climate commitments, which seeks to position itself as a reference in clean energy applied to industrial sectors.
Hy2gen strengthens its presence in Northern Europe
Hy2gen AG, a German-based company and a pioneer in the production of renewable fuels non-biological renewable fuels non-biological renewable fuels (RFNBO), currently operates in five countries and is adding a new strategic project with Iverson. Its subsidiary Hy2gen Nordic is leading the development together with international partners, consolidating the Power-to-X model as a viable way to accelerate shipping’s transition to sustainable energy.
The planning approval does not yet imply a final investment decision, but represents a decisive step towards the establishment of a new industrial infrastructure focused on clean energy.
Source and photo: Hy2gen
