Aslan Energy, a subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance Pte Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire 35,000 hectares of land in Sonora, Mexico, for the development of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility.
The plant is part of the Aslan Net-zero Energy Mexico (ANEM) project, which seeks to utilize abundant sunlight resources on the coastal area of Sonora for solar energy production to act as a feedstock for the green hydrogen and ammonia facility.
Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in 2028, with Phase 1 expected to produce 600,000 mt/y of green ammonia. The produced hydrogen and ammonia are slated to be used domestically initially while the potential to export to Japan and other markets will be evaluated.
“The MOU signing represents a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future,” said Dr. Gho Wie Min, Vice President of Engineering for Aslan. “By leveraging Sonora’s abundant solar resources, we aim to not only produce clean energy but also contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in Mexico.”
“This project holds immense potential to transform the energy landscape and drive positive change across multiple sectors, specifically green hydrogen for data centers and transportation,” he continued. “Green ammonia derived from the project delivers strengthened food security, while upholding energy self-sufficiency.”