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    IHEC’s Green Hydrogen Project Marks Milestone in Clean Energy Transition

    Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso05/05/20233 Mins Read
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    The construction of the International Hydrogen Energy Metallurgy and Chemical Demonstration Zone in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, is a significant step towards sustainable and zero-carbon technologies.

    The project, led by the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC) and supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aims to produce green ammonia using green hydrogen, which is produced via water electrolysis using renewable electricity.

    Ammonia is produced in large quantities worldwide for agricultural fertilizers, but the traditional production method uses natural gas or other fossil fuels to provide both the hydrogen feedstock and the energy to power the synthesis process, resulting in nearly 1.5% of global CO2 emissions. The IHEC project will build a 1.5GW wind power farm in its first phase to produce green hydrogen for green ammonia synthesis. The first batch of 390,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year is set to be supplied in early 2025.

    The project has gained significant support, with nearly 200 representatives from different regions, countries, and industries attending the China-Europe Hydrogen Energy Industry Forum in Baotou. Huang Zhiqiang, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, invited entrepreneurs to invest in renewable hydrogen production in Inner Mongolia, while Gunther Beger, Managing Director of UNIDO’s SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation Directorate, expressed UNIDO’s willingness to collaborate on the development of new technology for a zero-carbon economy.

    The IHEC project marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable and zero-carbon technologies. The use of green hydrogen in the ammonia manufacturing process will significantly reduce carbon emissions and help achieve net-zero targets by 2050. The development of green ammonia production has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fertilizer industry.

    However, the project still faces challenges, such as the cost of green hydrogen production, which is currently higher than traditional hydrogen production methods. The project will require significant investment to produce green hydrogen on a large scale. Additionally, the project’s success will depend on the development of an adequate infrastructure for transporting and storing hydrogen and ammonia.

    In conclusion, the IHEC project’s development of green ammonia using green hydrogen marks a significant milestone in the transition towards sustainable and zero-carbon technologies. The project has gained significant support, but challenges remain in making green hydrogen production more cost-effective and developing the necessary infrastructure for transport and storage. Nonetheless, the potential for revolutionizing the agricultural and fertilizer industries and reducing carbon emissions makes the IHEC project a promising initiative in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

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