Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue), Perth, on Nov. 17 confirmed it is investigating the development of a green ammonia plant in Bell Bay, Tasmania. Fortescue’s envisages a 250,000 mt/y plant for domestic and international export. The project is targeted for an investment decision by the Fortescue Board in 2021.
As earlier reported Nov. 17, Origin Energy, Sydney, plans to conduct an A$3.2 million feasibility study into building a 420,000 mt/y ammonia plant.