ENOC Group, IHI Corp to explore green ammonia production in UAE
Both companies have agreed to establish a manufacturing unit in Dubai as part of the emirate’s strategy to become a sustainable global hub for green economy.
As part of Dubai’s strategy to become a sustainable global hub for clean energy and green economy, the Enoc Group and Japanese heavy-industry manufacturer IHI Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore establishing a low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia supply chain in the UAE.
The agreement was signed by Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of Enoc, and Jun Kobayashi, Executive Officer, General Manager of Solution & Business Development Headquarters of IHI Corporation. As part of the agreement, both parties will execute corresponding studies in consecutive phases for green ammonia production in the UAE, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for the first-of-its-kind full-scale production plant, pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) and FEED studies for the demonstration plant, and pre-FEED and FEED for the full-scale production plant.
“At Enoc, we continue to explore partnerships that safeguard the future for generations to come. Our collaboration with IHI Corporation demonstrates our commitment to supporting the UAE’s energy transition efforts whilst advancing Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050,” said Al Falasi.
The move is aligned with the UAE’s overall efforts to diversify its energy sources to transition into a clean energy model for the world to emulate. The produced fuel will be exported to Japan and supplied within the UAE and across the region for bunkering and other purposes.
In addition, this partnership contributes to Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 to meet the country’s economic requirements and environmental goals. Further, it supports the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
