Plug secures 3GW electrolyser deal for AGA’s green ammonia project | Technology

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Plug Power has agreed to supply 3GW of electrolysers to Allied Green Ammonia’s (AGA) green hydrogen project in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Under the framework agreement, Plug will provide proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser solutions from its New York gigafactory from late 2026 or early 2027, to enable the production of almost one million tonnes of ammonia per year.

The plant, expected to be “one of the world’s largest green ammonia production facilities,” will replace steam methane reforming (SMR) technologies with green hydrogen generated via Plug’s electrolysers.

Located on the Gove Peninsula to allow for export to Asia and Europe, it’s scheduled to reach a final investment decision (FID) next year (2025), before its first operation in 2027.

Alfred Benedict, Chairman and Managing Director of Allied Green, stated that the finalisation of the sales agreement represented “one of the last major milestones for the project to progress to FID, which is expected imminently.”

The two companies agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Basic Engineering and Design Package (BEDP) back in May (2024). They will now move into finalising the sales and purchase agreement.

Read more:Plug to provide BEDP services to 3GW Australian green ammonia project

“Ammonia producers are recognising the substantial advantages of cost and carbon reduction through electrolysis-based hydrogen,” claimed Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power.

“Our extensive experience in constructing and operating large-scale hydrogen facilities, combined with our cutting-edge PEM electrolyser technology, positions us as the ideal partner for this transformative 3GW project.”

Benedict added, “Our collaboration with Plug Power builds on our team’s substantial work over many years that will enable us to efficiently harness the power of electrolysis-based hydrogen and drastically reduce carbon emissions in the ammonia production process.”