Tarafert, Amsterdam, the developer of a green ammonia production facility in Durango in northern Mexico, has signed an agreement with Ohmium International Inc., Freemont, Calif., for 343 megawatts of green hydrogen electrolyzers.
Delivery will happen over three tranches, with the first 69 megawatts to be delivered in 2025 on schedule for Tarafert’s project completion. The green hydrogen produced with solar energy will enable the production of up to 200,000 mt/y of green ammonia.
“Utilizing green hydrogen to produce ammonia is a major advantage for our project,” said Jean Perarnaud, Tarafert CEO, in a Sept. 8 press release. “Green hydrogen means our ammonia will no longer be subject to the volatile price spikes and pollution inherent in fossil fuel use. Ohmium’s leading edge, cost-effective, modular PEM technology is the perfect choice for this project; it can scale rapidly and efficiently to support the production expansion in phases.”
“Ammonia shortages this year have shown the importance of countries developing their own production that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels,” said Ohmium CEO Arne Ballantine. “The Tarafert project is among the most ambitious in the world and we’re excited to be a part of it.”
Tarafert plans to eventually produce up to 1 million mt/y of granular urea at the site, according to its website, which it said would satisfy up to 50% of Mexico’s needs.