Topsoe begins the FEED contract for Hynfra’s green ammonia plant in Jordan

Hynfra and Topsoe begin designing a green ammonia plant at the Port of Aqaba to strengthen Jordan’s energy sovereignty.
La tecnología Modulite para la planta de amoníaco en Medio Oriente

I have been closely following developments in the renewable energy sector, and the recent alliance between Denmark’s Topsoe and Poland’s Hynfra PSA is a masterstroke on the energy chessboard. This collaboration has been formalized through the signing of an engineering and detailed design contract, known as FEED, for the Jordan Green Ammonia project. The chosen location is no coincidence: the Port of Aqaba is emerging as a vital logistics hub for exporting renewable ammonia to international fertilizer and marine fuel markets.

ModuLite technology for the ammonia plant in the Middle East

The technical implementation of this complex will be based on Topsoe’s ModuLite platform. This system enables a modular configuration that supports scalable production and a much faster start-up than conventional methods. According to my analysis of the project, the plant will convert green hydrogen into low-carbon ammonia through optimized synthesis processes. Likewise, the responsiveness of these modules helps mitigate operational risks in complex industrial environments.

energy sovereignty and global fertilizer markets

From my perspective as a specialized writer, the value of this agreement goes beyond mere infrastructure. Tomoho Umeda, head of Hynfra PSA, has made it clear that renewable ammonia production is now a geopolitical necessity in the face of volatility in natural gas prices. The project aims to decouple essential supply chains from external instability. Jordan is thus positioning itself as a strategic exporter that ensures the flow of low-carbon industrial raw materials.

impact on the decarbonization of heavy industry

To conclude my report, it is imperative to highlight that low-carbon ammonia will serve as a versatile energy carrier. This chemical compound will be used to reduce the environmental footprint of steel, cement, and fertilizer production. Existing infrastructure already enables the transport of this resource, accelerating its adoption as a fuel for long-distance transport. The combination of Denmark’s technical expertise and Poland’s integrative vision sets a high standard for future Power-to-X projects in the region.

Source and photo: Topsoe