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The meeting between the Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, and the delegation of the Egypt Amun Green Ammonia(EAGA) consortium has resulted in a $10 billion energy plan for the creation of a massive green ammonia production plant in the strategic area of Ras Banas.
Green ammonia production in Ras Banas
In terms of operational structure, the complex will operate independently of the national power grid. This approach ensures that the infrastructure will not put pressure on the domestic supply, using a hybrid system combining solar and wind power with a capacity of 2,000 megawatts. The plant will occupy an area of 100 square kilometers in the southeast of the country and will serve to power the electrolysis processes required to obtain the renewable ammonia.
On the other hand, the projected production capacity is extremely ambitious. It is estimated that by 2031 the facility will generate 400,000 tons per year in its initial stage, with the objective of scaling up to one million tons in later phases.
The alliance between the Polish firm Hynfra and the Egyptian firm Coxswains seeks to integrate this production with strategic sectors such as water, energy and agriculture. The project also includes a dedicated port to facilitate shipping logistics to Central and Eastern European markets.
Finally, economic projections indicate export revenues of around US$490 million per year during the first phase. Government backing is strong, as the proposal aligns with national efforts to localize advanced technologies and strengthen Egypt as a global renewable hydrogen hub. Hynfra’s technical strength coupled with Coxswains’ market knowledge positions this development as one of the most competitive in today’s energy market.
Source and photo: SIS