Green hydrogen is the title of a new agreement signed by Fortescue Future Industries, a subsidiary of Australian group Fortescue Metals, with the authorities in Kenya to decarbonize the agricultural sector.
The signing of the framework agreement between Kenyan President William Ruto and CEO of "Fortskew Metals" group Andrew Forrest came on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, according to what was published by Afrik21 on November 11 (2022). ).
Diversified into the nascent green hydrogen industry, Fortescue Metals is seeking to contribute to the decarbonization of agriculture in Kenya by focusing on locally produced low-carbon fertilizers, according to a report seen by the specialist energy platform.
Fertilizer production from ammonia
Besides these environmental benefits, the fertilizer is to be produced from ammonia by converting the green hydrogen produced through the electrolysis process, allowing electrical energy to be converted into chemical energy.
Although the feasibility study for this project has not yet been carried out; Australian company Fortescue Future Industries is relying on 300 megawatts of clean electricity, according to information seen by the specialized energy platform.
Andrew Forrest said switching from fossil fuels to green ammonia would allow Kenya to eliminate dependence on imports, reduce the cost of fertilizers and increase its food and economic security.
He added that the new agreement with the Australian giant puts Kenya on the path to industrial decarbonization, and "we are committed to supporting them in every step they take."
Green hydrogen and ammonia plants
The company is expected to build its first green hydrogen and ammonia plants in Naivasha, near the Olkaria geothermal field in Kenya's Nakuru county.
The final investment decision of the company for this project is expected to be taken in 2023, after a feasibility study, and the plant is expected to start operating by 2025, according to the information monitored by the specialized energy platform.
Frutskew Group officials agreed with Kenyan authorities to develop two more projects that "could increase renewable electricity generation for green industries to 25 gigawatts, which could eventually produce up to 1.7 million tons of green hydrogen per year for export."
Australian strategy to accelerate investments
It is expected to start developing green hydrogen production capacity at plants in the coastal cities of Lamu and Mombasa.
A project to develop electricity transmission lines in Kenya.. For the first time in Africa
The agreement signed with the Kenyan government is part of the Fortescue Group's strategy to accelerate its investment in the emerging green hydrogen industry.
Furthermore, the group is negotiating the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt. Fortescue Future Industries expects to have the capacity to convert 9.2 gigawatts of clean energy.
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Green hydrogen is the title of a new agreement signed by Fortescue Future Industries, a subsidiary of Australian group Fortescue Metals, with the authorities in Kenya to decarbonize the agricultural sector.
The signing of the framework agreement between Kenyan President William Ruto and CEO of "Fortskew Metals" group Andrew Forrest came on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, according to what was published by Afrik21 on November 11 (2022). ).
Diversified into the nascent green hydrogen industry, Fortescue Metals is seeking to contribute to the decarbonization of agriculture in Kenya by focusing on locally produced low-carbon fertilizers, according to a report seen by the specialist energy platform.
Fertilizer production from ammonia
Besides these environmental benefits, the fertilizer is to be produced from ammonia by converting the green hydrogen produced through the electrolysis process, allowing electrical energy to be converted into chemical energy.
Although the feasibility study for this project has not yet been carried out; Australian company Fortescue Future Industries is relying on 300 megawatts of clean electricity, according to information seen by the specialized energy platform.
Andrew Forrest said switching from fossil fuels to green ammonia would allow Kenya to eliminate dependence on imports, reduce the cost of fertilizers and increase its food and economic security.
He added that the new agreement with the Australian giant puts Kenya on the path to industrial decarbonization, and "we are committed to supporting them in every step they take."
Green hydrogen and ammonia plants
The company is expected to build its first green hydrogen and ammonia plants in Naivasha, near the Olkaria geothermal field in Kenya's Nakuru county.
The final investment decision of the company for this project is expected to be taken in 2023, after a feasibility study, and the plant is expected to start operating by 2025, according to the information monitored by the specialized energy platform.
Frutskew Group officials agreed with Kenyan authorities to develop two more projects that "could increase renewable electricity generation for green industries to 25 gigawatts, which could eventually produce up to 1.7 million tons of green hydrogen per year for export."
Australian strategy to accelerate investments
It is expected to start developing green hydrogen production capacity at plants in the coastal cities of Lamu and Mombasa.
A project to develop electricity transmission lines in Kenya.. For the first time in Africa
The agreement signed with the Kenyan government is part of the Fortescue Group's strategy to accelerate its investment in the emerging green hydrogen industry.
Furthermore, the group is negotiating the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt. Fortescue Future Industries expects to have the capacity to convert 9.2 gigawatts of clean energy.
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Green hydrogen is the title of a new agreement signed by Fortescue Future Industries, a subsidiary of Australian group Fortescue Metals, with the authorities in Kenya to decarbonize the agricultural sector.
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Africa Energy Insights - KENYA: Signs Green Hydrogen Contract with Australian Company
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KENYA: Signs Green Hydrogen Contract with Australian Company
Juma Mandali
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Green hydrogen is the title of a new agreement signed by Fortescue Future Industries, a subsidiary of Australian group Fortescue Metals, with the authorities in Kenya to decarbonize the agricultural sector.
The signing of the framework agreement between Kenyan President William Ruto and CEO of "Fortskew Metals" group Andrew Forrest came on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, according to what was published by Afrik21 on November 11 (2022). ).
Diversified into the nascent green hydrogen industry, Fortescue Metals is seeking to contribute to the decarbonization of agriculture in Kenya by focusing on locally produced low-carbon fertilizers, according to a report seen by the specialist energy platform.
Fertilizer production from ammonia
Besides these environmental benefits, the fertilizer is to be produced from ammonia by converting the green hydrogen produced through the electrolysis process, allowing electrical energy to be converted into chemical energy.
Although the feasibility study for this project has not yet been carried out; Australian company Fortescue Future Industries is relying on 300 megawatts of clean electricity, according to information seen by the specialized energy platform.
Andrew Forrest said switching from fossil fuels to green ammonia would allow Kenya to eliminate dependence on imports, reduce the cost of fertilizers and increase its food and economic security.
He added that the new agreement with the Australian giant puts Kenya on the path to industrial decarbonization, and "we are committed to supporting them in every step they take."
Green hydrogen and ammonia plants
The company is expected to build its first green hydrogen and ammonia plants in Naivasha, near the Olkaria geothermal field in Kenya's Nakuru county.
The final investment decision of the company for this project is expected to be taken in 2023, after a feasibility study, and the plant is expected to start operating by 2025, according to the information monitored by the specialized energy platform.
Frutskew Group officials agreed with Kenyan authorities to develop two more projects that "could increase renewable electricity generation for green industries to 25 gigawatts, which could eventually produce up to 1.7 million tons of green hydrogen per year for export."
Australian strategy to accelerate investments
It is expected to start developing green hydrogen production capacity at plants in the coastal cities of Lamu and Mombasa.
A project to develop electricity transmission lines in Kenya.. For the first time in Africa
The agreement signed with the Kenyan government is part of the Fortescue Group's strategy to accelerate its investment in the emerging green hydrogen industry.
Furthermore, the group is negotiating the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt. Fortescue Future Industries expects to have the capacity to convert 9.2 gigawatts of clean energy.
