Japan’s Mitsui Begins Construction of Clean Ammonia Plant in UAE [Video]

The world’s energy transition journey is set to receive a boost with Japan-based Mitsui beginning the construction of a clean ammonia production plant in the UAE.

In a press statement, the company said that the new plant will be built in partnership with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Fertiglobe, and South Korea’s GS Energy Corporation.

In addition, Mitsui has signed a loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to finance the development of the project.

Plant to begin operational in 2027

Mitsui said in the press statement that the new plant which is being built in Al Ruwais, UAE, will become operational in 2027.

Upon completion, the plant is expected to produce 1 million tons per year of ammonia with lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional ammonia.

To achieve CO2 emission reductions, additional facilities will be installed in the plant to capture and store CO2 emitted in the manufacturing process, with plans to begin …