Yara to speed up hydrogen economy in Germany

Chemical company, Yara International has announced plans to modify its ammonia terminals in Germany which will enable handling of up to 3 million tons of ammonia (2.72 million tonnes). This equates to roughly 530,000 tons of hydrogen (480,000 tonnes). Yara aims to increase its production of clean ammonia globally to be able to supply Germany's emerging market.

Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara International says: ‘Dr. Habeck and other German leaders have been crystal clear in their ambitions to ramp-up the hydrogen economy. As a response, I'm proud to say that Yara has identified a substantial potential to increase ammonia imports to Germany in line with growing market demand.’

‘By summer 2023 our export terminal in Brunsbüttel will be modified to import as well. In addition, the terminal in Rostock can increase the imported volumes. In total Yara would be able to deliver 3 million tons of clean ammonia if demand is there. With additional tank capacity we can expand our import capacity much further,’ adds Yves Bauwens, Plant Manager in Brunsbüttel.