GAIA: Green Ammonia in Asturias
GAIA will employ cutting-edge technologies to produce renewable ammonia and nitrogen, such as a Haber-Bosch process (ammonia synthesis) and air separation units, both adapted to the flexible production profile of renewable hydrogen.
The facility will also feature a 12 MW solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC), which will generate renewable hydrogen by harnessing waste heat from the ammonia synthesis unit.
The plant, located in Asturias (Spain), will annually produce around 180,000 tons of renewable ammonia, intended for:
- The production of low-carbon fertilizers.
- Potential use as a maritime fuel.
In terms of sustainability, a relative reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of close to 100% is expected compared to the reference scenario (where the ammonia used in fertilizer production is fossil-based).
• Around 2.8 million tons of CO2 will be avoided in the first ten years of operation.
• It will be a pioneering project in the advancement of renewable ammonia production, with high scalability and operational flexibility.
Advanced technology for renewable ammonia production
Sustainable innovation
Benefits
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