A green hydrogen project with an investment of RMB 57 billion has been completed and entered the commissioning phase.

Zero-Carbon Intelligence [Green Hydrogen Project with RMB 57 Billion Investment Completed and Entering Commissioning Phase] Recently, the NEOM Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Project—invested in by Saudi Arabia at USD 8.4 billion (approximately RMB 57 billion)—has been completed and has now entered the commissioning phase. The first batch of products is scheduled for delivery in 2027. Upon full operation, the project will produce up to 600 tons of carbon-free hydrogen per day, which can be converted annually into up to 1.2 million tons of green ammonia for global export—providing a practical blueprint for large-scale green hydrogen production. This project ranks second only to Envision Group’s 1.52-million-ton green hydrogen–ammonia project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. Envision’s Phase I facility—320,000 tons of annual capacity—was commissioned and began commercial operations in July last year, operating entirely on direct-connected renewable electricity and achieving commercial shipments, including exports to South Korea and other markets. Located in the Oxagon industrial zone of NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, the project is developed by NEOM Green Hydrogen Company—a joint venture established by NEOM, ACWA Power, and Air Products—with each partner holding approximately 33.3% equity. Air Products serves as the EPC contractor and will receive the green ammonia produced under a long-term off-take agreement. The entire project comprises approximately 4 GW of renewable energy generation facilities, over 2 GW of electrolyzers, air separation units, hydrogen storage infrastructure, ammonia synthesis plants, and export facilities. Specifically, the photovoltaic power station has an installed capacity of about 2.2 GW; the wind farm consists of 257 wind turbines with a total capacity of approximately 1.6 GW; and a dedicated transmission system delivers solar and wind power to the green hydrogen production facilities. Alkaline water electrolysis technology from ThyssenKrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineering is employed for hydrogen production. Air Products supplies process equipment such as air separation units. The project also includes hydrogen storage tanks, cold boxes, pipe racks, and a dedicated green ammonia export terminal—forming a fully integrated value chain spanning renewable power generation, water electrolysis for hydrogen production, green ammonia synthesis, storage, transportation, and export.

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2. German Company Agrees to Jointly Develop USD 1.3 Billion Export-Oriented Green Hydrogen–Ammonia Project in India Juno Joule Green Energy—headquartered in Andhra Pradesh, India—and German energy trader SET Select Energy have jointly announced plans to build a USD 1.3 billion green hydrogen–ammonia project at the port of Mulpeta in eastern India. According to the Indian co-developers, the project will be constructed in three phases at the under-construction Mulpeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, designed specifically for exporting to “major international markets in Europe and Asia.” An integrated seawater desalination plant will supply purified water to the electrolyzers, which will be “powered entirely by a reliable and diversified mix of renewable energy—including solar, wind, and hydropower—to ensure consistent and sustainable hydrogen production compliant with RFNBO standards.” Link: cn-heipa.com/newsinfo/8... 3. Green Hydrogen Doomsday! U.S. House Passes Bill to Repeal the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial tax-and-spending bill that would terminate the generous 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit. Analysts predict that, if enacted, the repeal of 45V would have catastrophic consequences for nearly all announced green hydrogen projects across the United States. As part of former President Joe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, 45V guarantees subsidies of up to USD 3 per kilogram of clean hydrogen—fueling widespread expectations that the U.S. would become one of the world’s leading producers and major export hubs for clean hydrogen. However, the Biden administration delayed issuing the necessary implementing regulations until just weeks before Donald Trump’s second term began. Although the bill does not fully eliminate 45V from the tax code, it terminates eligibility for any project commencing construction after December 31, 2025—effectively nullifying 45V for all future projects. The bill has now moved to the Senate, where industry insiders anticipate significantly stronger opposition than it faced in the House. Link: sohu.com/a/899093680_12... 4. USD 840 Million! Saudi Arabia’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project Faces “No Buyers” Dilemma Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Initiative—once hailed as the flagship of the Kingdom’s clean energy ambitions—is now encountering serious commercial hurdles. Originally conceived for large-scale green ammonia exports, the project has secured only one confirmed buyer to date: TotalEnergies SE, accounting for roughly one-third of NGHC’s total output. With limited international interest, the project’s focus is shifting toward domestic demand. Plans call for leveraging 4 GW of renewable energy capacity to achieve a daily green hydrogen production target of 600 tons, with electrolyzer commissioning expected around mid-2026 and commercial delivery slated for 2027. However, insiders confirm that no additional buyers have yet signed agreements. Should the project fail to attract more overseas customers, it may be forced to scale back development or adopt a phased-investment approach—but executing such a strategy faces significant challenges, given that some key infrastructure components are already complete.

Saudi Arabia's NEOM Green Hydrogen Project 96% Complete, On Track for 2027 Startup

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Saudi Arabia's NEOM green hydrogen project is 96% complete and scheduled to start up in 2027. As the world's largest such facility, it will produce up to 600,000 metric tons per day of renewable hydrogen.

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2026-10-15

Saudi Arabia's NEOM Green Hydrogen Project 96% Complete, On Track for 2027 Startup

Saudi Arabia's NEOM Green Hydrogen Project 96% Complete, On Track for 2027 Startup

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