• First large-scale biopolymer plant with Uhde Inventa-Fischer technology in the MENA region

• Fully integrated process for production of polylactic acid from 100% renewable feedstock

thyssenkrupp Uhde has secured a Basic Engineering Package (BEP) and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) package for the establishment of a biopolymer plant on the Arabian Peninsula. The plant is intended to produce an industrial large-scale volume of polylactic acid (PLA) polymer, utilizing lactic acid from corn as the primary feedstock. While polymer specialist Uhde Inventa-Fischer will perform the BEP for the PLA production based on its proprietary state-of-the-art technology, its sister company thyssenkrupp Uhde India will perform the FEED which covers the complete production complex including associated offsite and utilities.

The design of the biopolymer plant focuses on stringently optimized feedstock utilization during all stages: from starch conversion to lactic acid production, and finally polylactic acid production. An integral aspect of this project is the plant's ability to sustainably produce a range of PLA grades, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies.

"Replacing fossil feedstocks with renewable ones can minimize the ecological impact of entire value chains," stated Dr. Cord Landsmann, CEO thyssenkrupp Uhde. "This project is another proof that we can significantly contribute to a more sustainable production of much-needed materials for global key industries."

Harald Kroll, CEO Gulf Biopolymers Industries: “We are proud to announce the establishment of the first large biopolymer plant in the MENA region. This project is a milestone for the reduction of fossil-based plastics, and advancing the adoption of environmentally friendly PLA polymers.”

Derived from lactic acid, PLA stands out as a genuine biopolymer. It is produced from renewable biomass sources, and it is also biodegradable. This positions PLA as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil-based plastics, offering a pragmatic solution for reducing the environmental footprint associated with plastic production and consumption.

About Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. (GBI)
GBI are experts in the manufacture of PLA biopolymers for the consumer packaging and textiles industries. We are champions of a green tomorrow, enabling our clients, and their customers, to switch from fossil-based plastics to our 100% renewable and 100% recyclable biodegradable polymers. Together we are actively contributing to decarbonization, advancing the circular economy, and creating a less polluted future for our planet. Further details to be announced later.

• Efficient and low-emission urea production by means of thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology's UFT^® fluid-bed urea granulation technology

thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology of thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed a contract with the Italian Group Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, to license a urea granulation unit in Karratha, Western Australia. The project in Karratha is being realized and built for Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers by a joint venture (50/50) comprising the Western Australian company Clough and the Italian company Saipem. Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers is a multinational company headquartered in Western Australia. Besides investing in fertilizer production, it specializes in supporting farmers with harvesting and food production.

thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology of thyssenkrupp Uhde will be responsible for the licensing, the process design package and for supplying the main equipment for Saipem’s urea project. With its proprietary UFT^® fluid-bed urea granulation technology, thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology is supplying one of the world's leading technologies for the production of urea granules by means of the fluidized-bed process. More than 70% of the urea granules produced worldwide are manufactured by means of the UFT^® fluid-bed urea granulation technology, which contributes to a large extent to secure food supply for the world. The emissions are below the statutory emission limits for urea dust and ammonia.

For this project, thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology has been contracted to supply two granulators and two exhaust air scrubbers for the urea granulation unit, which will be used for the manufacture of fertilizers. The granulation unit will have a total production capacity of 6,200 metric tons per day, made up of two identical trains with respective capacities of 3,100 metric tons per day each. The proven, licensed UFT^® fluid-bed urea granulation technology is being successfully used in more than 70 plants in the fertilizer industry worldwide. This technology is one of the pillars of thyssenkrupp Uhde’s successful fertilizer portfolio.

Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers’ urea project will provide important impetus for the Western Australian economy by creating around 2,000 jobs during the three-year construction phase. On completion, the plant will create more than 200 permanent jobs in Karratha, Western Australia.

Dr. Cord Landsmann, CEO thyssenkrupp Uhde: “This project for Perdaman marks an important milestone that will further consolidate our position as a technology supplier in the fertilizer industry. We are proud to have been selected as the partner to supply our highly efficient urea granulation technology. With our proven UFT^® fluid-bed urea granulation technology, we guarantee the production of a consistent top-quality product and, at the same time, strict compliance with environmental standards. We are pleased to be supplying the market with advanced technologies for fertilizer production and furnishing our global customers with the best solutions.”

Vikas Rambal, Chairman Perdaman said: “We are pleased to be building Australia's biggest downstream project, which represents a major investment in the Australian production sector. This state-of-the-art plant will contribute to Australia having a safe and reliable source of high-quality urea, thus supporting the farmers and food producers. The decision in favor of thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology as the technology supplier and licensor for this urea project not only speaks for the competence of thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology, but also for confidence in the ability of the company to supply reliable solutions for the fertilizer industry.”

• Pre-FEED to progress the engineering development of the Murchison Hydrogen Renewables for the production of green ammonia using uhde^® ammonia synthesis technology

• Proven RHAMFS^® methodology for concept optimization of green ammonia plants

thyssenkrupp Uhde, in partnership with DL E&C (formerly Daelim Industrial) and its affiliate (CARBONCO), has been selected by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) on behalf of Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Pty Ltd, to deliver a pre-FEED to support the development of the giga-watt-scale Murchison green ammonia project in Kalbarri, Western Australia. This project will use onshore wind and solar energy for green hydrogen and green ammonia production.

The key goal of the pre-FEED is to enhance the technical concept and commence key engineering activities for the ammonia plant. The study will be based on thyssenkrupp Uhde’s dynamic uhde^® ammonia synthesis technology, which has been specifically developed to tackle the unique challenges of dynamic ammonia production. The company will also provide integration engineering for the full facility. The pre-FEED will also enable Murchison Hydrogen Renewables to advance through the subsequent commercial and regulatory phases of the project.

Dr. Cord Landsmann, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, said: “With our technologies, we at thyssenkrupp Uhde are making a significant contribution to the green transformation. With our technologies and new partnerships like this one with Murchison Hydrogen Renewables, we are building a sound business case for this groundbreaking green energy project and enabling the sustainable and climate-friendly production of green ammonia.”

Dr. Sang Min Lee, CEO of CARBONCO, said: “We are confident that this partnership for the green ammonia project will further accelerate the global transition to achieve carbon neutrality. We believe that CARBONCO will be a bridge between Western Australia and East Asia, which will play a significant role in the energy transition.”

About CARBONCO

• uhde^® ammonia technology minimizes emissions

• 2200 metric tons/day plant to be located in Topolobampo, Sinaloa (Mexico)

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been engaged by Proman to realize a 2200 metric tons/day ammonia plant in Topolobampo, Sinaloa (Mexico). It will be a state-of-the-art facility which optimizes CO₂ emissions in the process. German financing through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KFW) underscores the international collaboration and support driving this project. thyssenkrupp Uhde will provide engineering and procurement services in addition to the uhde^® ammonia technology license and proprietary equipment.

CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, Dr. Cord Landsmann: “Our innovative uhde^® ammonia technology not only boosts ammonia production efficiency but exemplifies our commitment to efficient solutions. We are thrilled to be partnering with Proman to pioneer innovative practices in ammonia production.”

David Cassidy, Chief Executive of Proman, said: “Proman is excited to be expanding into Mexico. We are already a significant producer of ammonia, and this new plant will increase our annual production capacity to 2.8 million tonnes at a time when fertilizers have a critical role to play in the agricultural sector in Mexico and for global food security. We have built strong relationships with local stakeholders and communities and look forward to a long-term future in Mexico.”

The project was thoroughly developed over several years, and the recent finalization and signing marks the commencement of this joint effort. Proman and thyssenkrupp Uhde are poised to deliver on their promise to set new standards in efficient ammonia production, thus reaffirming their positions as industry leaders.

Ammonia is equally essential in tackling the challenge of producing enough food to feed a growing global population as it can be used to produce low-carbon fertilizers. At the moment, 80 % of the annual global ammonia production of over 170 million metric tons is used for fertilizer production. However, its use as an energy carrier for hydrogen looks set to dwarf this figure.

About Proman

• CO₂-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant to supply synthetic fuels for various applications in the light duty transport sector

• uhde^® green methanol process enables climate-friendly production of fuels and versatile base chemicals

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, for engineering services and the supply, design and procurement of equipment for a new CO₂-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant at ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center (HIDC) in Saudi Arabia. The plant is a joint development of ENOWA and Aramco and will use the innovative uhde^® green methanol process and ExxonMobil’s fluidized bed methanol-to-gasoline process. The plant will produce 12 tons of methanol and 35 barrels of gasoline per day.

Methanol produced from hydrogen and carbon dioxide can be used as an energy carrier, a hydrogen carrier and a transport fuel, as well as to store electric power generated from renewable energies. It can also be used as a climate-friendly feedstock in the chemical industry for a large range of products, including plastics, paints and varnishes, building materials, clothing, pharmaceutical products and disinfectants.

Dr. Cord Landsmann, CEO thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH: "We are very proud that NEOM has selected thyssenkrupp Uhde to supply the plant due to its advanced uhde^® green methanol process and its expertise. This is clearly another proofpoint for our technology and knowledge being an enabler for the green transformation.”

Dr. Guido Daniel, Executive Director Operating Unit Petrochemicals & Polymers: "This project is a milestone for climate protection, as it is the first reference for the uhde^® green methanol process, which makes renewable fuels and chemicals possible. We are extremely pleased to be supplying this innovation to ENOWA and the world, and to be contributing to the reduction of global emissions. And this is only the beginning."

Roland Kaeppner, Managing Director of Hydrogen and Green Fuels at ENOWA: “We value the technology cooperation with thyssenkrupp Uhde and their wealth of expertise and technologies in driving a future green fuels economy. The plant will be a key part of our Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center and produce e-Methanol and e-Gasoline by end of 2025, which will be used for various applications, such as motorsports, off-grid energy and for hydrogen transportation.”

Leading technology for reducing emissions

The uhde^® green methanol technology for the production of methanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen is a key technology for climate protection. By switching from fossil to renewable energy carriers and by using captured carbon dioxide for the production of many products, CO₂ emissions can be significantly reduced or avoided. The direct conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol using hydrogen is particularly suitable. The innovative, patented process design offers the greatest possible efficiency and is suitable for both decentralized small and medium-sized methanol plants, as well as for centralized plants for the production of up to several thousand tonnes of methanol per day.

About ENOWA

ENOWA is a world-class energy and water company founded in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. ENOWA produces and delivers clean and sustainable resources for industrial and commercial applications, using a smart and connected system designed to be circular, and which takes advantage of NEOM's optimal solar and wind energy profile. ENOWA benefits from NEOM's greenfield site, which has no legacy infrastructure, to advance energy, water, and hydrogen innovation. ENOWA will act as a catalyst and incubator for developing new, sustainable energy and water businesses while creating a robust economic sector regionally. Through its commitment to renewable energy and efficient water management, ENOWA seeks to become a global reference for industry leaders and to set a benchmark for sustainable economic circular systems around the world.

About NEOM

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this new future. It will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

• Pre-FEED to progress the engineering development for the “ALBAMED I project”

• Proven RHAMFS^® methodology for concept optimization of green ammonia plants

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been engaged by Hive Energy Limited to deliver a pre-FEED to support the development of Hive’s first green hydrogen / ammonia production plant in Spain. The pre-FEED was awarded following a comprehensive techno-economic study for the power-to-ammonia facility, which was performed in 2022 using thyssenkrupp Uhde’s proprietary RHAMFS^® methodology.

The key goal of the pre-FEED is to enhance the technical concept and commence key engineering activities for the plant. thyssenkrupp Uhde will base the pre-FEED on its dynamic uhde^® ammonia synthesis technology, which has been specifically developed to tackle the unique challenges of dynamic ammonia production, and will also provide integration engineering for the process facility. The pre-FEED will allow Hive Energy to advance through the subsequent commercial and regulatory phases of the project development.

Dr. Cord Landsmann, CEO thyssenkrupp Uhde, said: “We at thyssenkrupp Uhde are making a significant contribution to the green transformation. With our technologies and new partnerships like this one with Hive Energy Limited, we are building a sound business case for this groundbreaking green energy project. This marks another important step towards the sustainable and climate-friendly production of green ammonia.”

Shirvine Zhang, Head of Hydrogen and Hybrid Energy at Hive Energy Limited, commented: “Hive’s mission is to implement sustainable and clean technologies to mitigate the impact of climate change. We look forward to progressing this project with world-class and equally climate-minded companies, like thyssenkrupp Uhde, to support the energy transition.”

About Hive Energy Limited
Hive Energy, headquartered in the UK, was founded in 2010 by Giles Redpath to participate in the significant solar PV expansion across England. The company now operates from over 20 countries globally, including Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, and the UK.

The Hive Energy Group is recognised internationally as a trusted partner in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects. Hive is known for its innovative approach and market leading vision across both renewable energy and circular economy industries. Hive has established some of the world’s leading projects in this space, including the UK’s largest solar park, plans for one of the world’s largest green ammonia plants in South Africa and the first green hydrogen / ammonia hub in Spain.

Hive is currently developing over 28,000 MW of renewable energy projects. To date, Hive’s projects have generated over £1.3 billion capital expenditure in green energy projects, saving 788,947 tonnes of CO₂ each year.