Sensor Technology to Unlock Green Ammonia Corridors

Peter Maas, chief executive officer at Grandperspective, explains how the right sensor technology could play a crucial role in advancing green ammonia The Western Sahara is home to Africa’s longest conflict, but the European energy industry is closely watching developments in this disputed territory, which is currently controlled by Morocco. This is because energy companies and European governments for that matter, see green ammonia, which can be produced in great abundance in here, as a vital component in the continent’s long-term energy goals. The Moroccan government has provided subsidies, which is helping large-scale projects such as a $25 billion (€21 billion) renewable ammonia facility in Dakhla owned by Dahamco, a Moroccan and UAE join venture. When the facility is operational in 2031, it will produce over 1 million tonnes of ammonia, all of which will be exported to Europe. If the Western Sahara is to become a green ammonia powerhouse, then the ports handling ammonia are going to need very significant storage capabilities. That will require large-scale investment, both in Moroccan and European ports. The Benefits of Green Ammonia But why green ammonia? Given the...