Scatec, partners select electrical equipment manufacturer for Egyptian project

24th November 2021

By: Simone Liedtke

Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer

     

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Renewable energy company Scatec and its partners, OCI, Fertiglobe, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt and Orascom Construction have selected electrical equipment manufacturer Plug Power as the technology provider of an electrolyser for the 100 MW green hydrogen facility to be built at the Egyptian Basic Industries Corporation’s (EBIC’s) facility in Ain Sokhna, Egypt.

The hydrogen will be used to produce green ammonia.

The 100 MW polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser will be the largest globally when it comes online.

Scatec on November 24 said Egypt was an ideal location to produce green hydrogen, given its unique renewables profile with strong solar and wind loads, and proximity to markets with a hydrogen deficit.

Green ammonia, produced from renewable energy such as solar and wind instead of natural gas, is a versatile product that is an ideal carrier fuel to store and transport hydrogen, and can help decarbonise numerous sectors. 

“We are very pleased with the selection of Plug Power as technology provider to the 100 MW hydrogen facility. This is a key milestone for the project and helps moving the green agenda forward in Egypt ahead of COP27 in the country next year,” said Scatec CEO Raymond Carlsen.

OCI executive chairperson Nassef Sawiris, said that, at startup, the project would be the largest green hydrogen and largest green ammonia application globally.

“Construction is expected to follow an accelerated schedule to showcase the green hydrogen facility during COP27 in Egypt in November 2022, highlighting Egypt’s and Fertiglobe’s growing leadership in the renewable energy markets and commitment to a greener future.”

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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