The consortium formed by Técnicas Reunidas and Sinopec has been selected by ACWA Power to develop the design for a new green hydrogen plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, which will double the capacity of the emblematic NEOM project.
The complex will have an electrolysis capacity of 4 GW and will have the potential to produce up to 400,000 tons of green hydrogen per year. green hydrogen. This feedstock will be transformed into green ammonia to facilitate its export to international markets, reinforcing the kingdom’s plans to consolidate its position as a key player in the global energy transition.
Yanbu plant to double capacity of NEOM project
The contract awarded to Técnicas Reunidas and Sinopec covers the engineering design (FEED) phase, which will last for 10 months and will lead to an EPC proposal valued at several billion euros. Although direct renewable energy generation is not yet contemplated at this stage, it is envisaged that the plant will be supplied by solar and wind projects projects.
The facility will include water desalination systems and a port terminal dedicated to the export of green ammonia. These complementary infrastructures are key to ensuring the sustainable operation of the plant in a water-constrained environment.
The strategic role of the green hydrogen plant in Yanbu
Técnicas Reunidas strengthens its presence in the clean energy sector in the Middle East. clean energy sector in the Middle East2.2 billion in contracts in Saudi Arabia, adding this order to a portfolio that already exceeds 2.2 billion euros. Its projects include hydrogen initiatives combined with carbon capture, as well as one of the largest e-methanol plants in Europe.
The development of the Yanbu plant is part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to capture 10% of global hydrogen exports by 2030. In parallel, neighboring countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Morocco are also moving forward with similar projects, increasing competition in the clean fuels market.
This new complex is considered a strategic component to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce its dependence on oil. Its success will depend on achieving efficient integration between infrastructure, electrolysis technology and renewable energy supply.
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Source: Interesting Engineering
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