North Ammonia, a developer of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) ammonia facilities in Norway, has teamed up with Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure. The two companies have signed a strategic agreement to explore the creation of a value chain that will supply green ammonia to European industrial users, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fuels.
A Strategic Partnership for Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia
Norway’s vast renewable energy resources make it an ideal location for producing clean ammonia, a key hydrogen carrier. By utilizing renewable energy sources, ammonia can be produced efficiently and transported over long distances, making it a critical solution for Europe’s energy transition. Together, North Ammonia and Höegh Evi aim to explore the technical and commercial solutions required to develop scalable infrastructure for this market.
Höegh Evi is at the forefront of developing floating import terminals for hydrogen, employing its advanced ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology. This technology will play an essential role in enabling the transportation and use of hydrogen across Europe, supporting industrial users in sectors such as steel, chemicals, and heavy transport.
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
Mikkel Tørud, CEO of North Ammonia, highlighted ammonia’s versatility as an energy vector with various potential end-user markets. He noted, “In North Ammonia, we actively develop infrastructure for RFNBO ammonia supply to the maritime industry, and with solutions from Höegh Evi, we can broaden our offering and bring hydrogen to industrial users across Europe.”
As the European market shifts toward cleaner energy sources, hydrogen is seen as a crucial element in decarbonizing industries that are difficult to electrify, such as steel and chemical production.
Nils Jakob Hasle, EVP Clean Energy at Höegh Evi, emphasized the collaboration’s potential to meet this need. “By combining North Ammonia’s production capabilities with Höegh Evi’s expertise in marine infrastructure, we will identify the infrastructure needed to connect Norwegian renewable resources with the growing market for clean hydrogen in Europe.”
The strategic collaboration between North Ammonia and Höegh Evi is expected to strengthen energy cooperation between Norway and Europe, creating a reliable and scalable supply chain for clean hydrogen and ammonia. This partnership will help support Europe’s ambitious climate and energy goals while also providing sustainable solutions to key industrial sectors.
About Höegh Evi
Höegh Evi is a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, specializing in the development of innovative solutions for the transportation and use of hydrogen. The company’s unique technology, including ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking, plays a key role in enabling the clean energy transition across Europe and beyond.
About North Ammonia
North Ammonia is a pioneering developer of RFNBO ammonia production facilities in Norway, focused on creating green ammonia solutions for the maritime industry. The company is at the forefront of developing sustainable energy infrastructure, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by providing alternative fuel options for maritime and industrial applications.
Source North Ammonia AS