UAE - Mubasher: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will construct a world-scale blue ammonia production facility in Ruwais in Abu Dhabi to contribute to the UAE's efforts to create local and international hydrogen value chains.

With a production capacity of 1,000 kilotons per annum, the facility will be developed at the new TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem and chemicals hub in Ruwais, according to a recent press release.

Design contracts have been awarded for the initial Front-End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED) work for the ammonia project and the six additional TA’ZIZ chemicals projects to Wood.

The final investment decision for the project is expected in 2022, and the start-up is set for 2025.

Made from nitrogen and blue hydrogen, Ammonia can be used as a low-carbon fuel across various industrial applications, including transportation, power generation, and industries such as steel, cement, and fertilizer production.

The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, said: "This is a significant milestone in the development of our blue hydrogen and ammonia business, building on the UAE’s strong position as a producer of competitive, low carbon natural gas and our leadership role in carbon capture and underground storage."

Al Jaber added: "With TA’ZIZ as a key catalyst, we are well placed to further strengthen our position as a leading destination for local and international investment, leveraging technology to further grow the UAE’s advanced manufacturing and industrial base."