EXXONMOBIL LEADS PARTNERSHIP TO PRODUCE GREEN FUEL IN NORWAY

Jun 27, 2022 | Marine fuel & lubricant news

ExxonMobil, Grieg Edge, North Ammonia and GreenH are looking to produce and distribute green ammonia and hydrogen out of the Slagen terminal at Slagentangen in the Oslofjord, developing a future energy industry at the location.

The four partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the potential production and distribution of green hydrogen and ammonia for lower-emission marine fuels at ExxonMobil’s Slagen terminal.

Matt Duke, CEO Grieg Maritime Group, said: “Slagen is an exceptionally suitable location as a central hub for hydrogen and ammonia to the maritime sector. With the complementary expertise amongst the MoU partners, we have now taken an important next step in our efforts to achieve emissions reductions in the maritime sector.”

The study will explore the potential for the facility to produce up to 20,000t/yr of green hydrogen and distribute up to 100,000t/yr of green ammonia. The hydrogen would be produced from hydroelectricity-powered electrolysis, making it free of carbon emissions. The Slagen terminal sits at the opening of the Oslofjord, where more than 10.000 ships pass through every year.

Dan Ammann, president ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, said: “Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in key sectors of the global economy that create valuable products that support modern life. This study will explore the potential for ExxonMobil’s Slagen fuel terminal to help reduce emissions from Norway’s maritime sector and help achieve society’s net-zero goals.”

ExxonMobil brings its experience and expertise in developing complex, global projects to advance meaningful emissions reductions, such as the Slagen terminal opportunity. The partners will provide expertise in sustainable maritime transport, hydrogen infrastructure, and green hydrogen and ammonia project development.

Morten S. Watle, CEO GreenH, said: “There is high value in producing green hydrogen close to where consumption is. At Slagen, we can offer bunkering of hydrogen straight from the production facility.”

Vidar Lundberg, Chief Business Development Officer Grieg Maritime Group and CEO North Ammonia, said: “This MOU underlines our strategy to make ammonia available where there is market demand. We will also assess the potential distribution of ammonia from production facilities south of Slagen.”

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