The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) of Egypt has partnered with Polish company Hynfra to establish a $1.6 billion facility dedicated to green ammonia production.
This ambitious project aims to position Egypt as a leader in the global green energy sector.
The facility’s first phase, set to launch by 2030, will produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Future phases will scale up production to one million tonnes per year.
This initiative aligns with Egypt’s renewable energy ambitions and establishes the country as a key supplier of green ammonia to the European Union.
Hynfra, which plans to develop five green ammonia plants across Central and Eastern Europe, chose Egypt as the flagship location for its first project. This decision leverages Egypt’s abundant solar and wind resources, key to the facility’s energy needs.
The project incorporates cutting-edge technologies, including green hydrogen production, energy storage systems, and water desalination.
The green hydrogen production process involves water electrolysis to produce hydrogen, which is then combined with nitrogen to create green ammonia—a clean energy source aligned with global carbon reduction goals.
Surplus electricity from renewable sources will feed into Egypt’s national grid, further supporting its energy transition.
During the project’s announcement, key participants included GAFI President Hossam Heiba, Hynfra’s founder and CEO Tomoho Umeda, Hynfra’s executive partner in Egypt Dr.
Hussein El-Ghazawy, and Ministerial Commercial Counselor Yehia El-Wathik Bellah. President Heiba pledged full support for the initiative, including expedited permits and smooth operational facilitation.
Green ammonia from the facility will be exported to the European Union under long-term agreements, supporting the EU’s sustainable energy goals.
The EU plans to import six million tonnes of green hydrogen and four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2030, making Egypt a crucial partner in achieving these targets.
Egypt’s push to become a regional hub for green hydrogen and ammonia is supported by initiatives such as the Green Hydrogen Production Projects Incentives Law and the establishment of the National Council for Green Hydrogen.
Additionally, Egypt’s ‘golden license’ program streamlines approval processes for strategic projects.
Stakeholders are exploring potential plant locations with access to renewable energy sources and proximity to export ports to optimize operations.
This collaboration represents a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy in Egypt and Europe, reinforcing Egypt’s role as a regional leader in green energy production.
