Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company has announced the integration of green hydrogen into its production processes. This marks the first time an Egyptian fertilizer producer has partially replaced natural gas with green hydrogen.
As part of the project, Abu Qir Fertilizers will utilize 50 tons of green hydrogen daily. This will increase the output of the Abu Qir Ammonia Plant (1) from 1,100 tons to 1,200 tons per day. Additionally, green hydrogen will replace a portion of the natural gas used in the Abu Qir Ammonia Plants (2) and (3). The project is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This allows industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. In the case of Abu Qir Fertilizers, the use of green hydrogen reduces reliance on natural gas which is a fossil fuel.
Furthermore, Egypt continues to expand its renewable energy capacity. Recent projects include the Benban Solar Park, one of the largest solar power plants in the world. Located in Aswan, the facility has a total capacity of 1.8 gigawatts (GW).
Another project is the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm, with a capacity of 250 megawatts (MW). Operational since 2023, it contributes to the country’s efforts to develop wind power in the Red Sea region.
Egypt is also advancing plans for green hydrogen production. In collaboration with international partners, Egypt signed agreements to establish green hydrogen plants at Ain Sokhna and the Suez Canal Economic Zone, making Egypt a regional hub for green hydrogen production and export. The country aims to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035, according to the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy.
