Worley to begin FEED for Morocco green ammonia project

In Morocco, Maroc Diplomatique reports Australian company Worley will begin its initial technical design work in September 2024 for a groundbreaking green ammonia project in Tarfaya, Morocco. This project, the world’s first Power-to-X green ammonia program, will use wind and solar energy to produce green ammonia, a key component for sustainable fertilizers. Located in southern Morocco, the Tarfaya project includes extensive infrastructure, such as hydrogen and ammonia plants, a transmission network, and a temporary camp for 30,000 workers, which will later evolve into a city.

Scheduled to be operational by 2027, the project will initially produce one million tons of green ammonia annually, with plans to triple this capacity by 2032. This initiative aligns with Morocco’s commitment to renewable energy and is part of a $7 billion investment by the OCP Group in green hydrogen and ammonia production. The project is expected to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of ammonia production and stimulate economic growth in the region by creating jobs and supporting the development of new infrastructure