First Ammonia

Along with our partners and friends from around the world, it was a privilege to see the Topsoe Solid Oxide Electrolyzer factory operation in Herning, Denmark, producing the electrolyzers that will be used at our flagship facility in Victoria, Texas.? ? The factory is the product of decades of innovation by the Topsoe team to achieve this level of performance and durability in its solid oxide electrolyzer cores. We congratulate Topsoe on their remarkable achievement.? ? The fact that our partners and friends at Uniper, Worley, Manies Group, Mercuria Holding, and Export and Investment Fund of Denmark joined the visit, underlines how moments like these rely on the collaboration and knowledge sharing of so many incredible teams from around the world.? ? It is remarkable to reflect how far we have come working together, knowing that this is only the beginning.

First Ammonia could not be more proud to be partnered with Topsoe and to see our technology fabrication underway offsite. Through hard work, we are building this clean future together.

Many thanks to Texas-based Raba Kistner, Inc., in particular Oday Mahmood, for allowing us to view the final leg of their geotechnical investigations on site at Port of Victoria. Their sub-surface exploration and laboratory testing will lead to the design of any required ground improvements.

First Ammonia joins RMI, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, the UCL Energy Institute, the United Nations Foundation, and our many partners and friends across the industry (including Topsoe, Amogy, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges) in supporting a 'Call to Action' to decarbonize international shipping as part of COP29 Azerbaijan. As a green ammonia producer, we are committed to designing a plant that is easy scalable and replicable so as to meet the enormous quantity of fuel demanded by international shipping.?Ammonia is the only truly carbon-free fuel we have to eliminate the ~3% of emissions caused by shipping each year. Thank you to Katharine Palmer, Tristan Smith, Aparajit Pandey, Siana Teelucksingh, and your incredible teams working hard on advancing a clean future for maritime. https://lnkd.in/g8ygSG6b?

First Ammonia's Texas Plant Reaches Another Milestone with the Launch of the Fabrication of the First 100 MW of Topsoe Solid Oxide Electrolyzers -First Ammonia and Topsoe have finalized and signed the supply and service agreements for the first solid oxide electrolyzers for the flagship green ammonia project in Victoria, Texas. -The signing of these agreements kick off the supply of the first 100 MW solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) modules at Topsoe’s new factory in Herning, Denmark. -This milestone follows the remarkable performance of Topsoe’s solid oxide electrolyzer demonstration core that has been running in Topsoe’s Frederikssund facility since the end of 2023 under industrial conditions. The testing confirms that the solid oxide electrolyzer performs well in a fluctuating operational mode which is required to run on variable solar and wind power generation. “Seeing the solid oxide electrolyzer production underway in Herning shows how much progress we have made on this journey together. I am proud to be working with a company that brings this level of excellence in innovation to pave the way for a truly sustainable future of green hydrogen and green ammonia production that is flexible and efficient.” – First Ammonia CEO Joel Moser “This is an important milestone for both Topsoe and First Ammonia. Projects like the Port of Victoria green ammonia facility are vital to decarbonizing energy-intensive industries such as long-distance transportation and maritime shipping. Our SOEC technology continues to perform very well in testing and our factory remains on schedule to be operational by the end of the year.” – Topsoe Power-to-X CEO Kim Hedegaard ? Read the full press release?here: https://lnkd.in/eByDFTmw

Meet First Ammonia's core team! We are excited to work through project milestones as we head towards the groundbreaking of our flagship facility. We are optimistic and thrilled for the coming years of the energy transition as it catalyzes innovative technologies and pathways to decarbonization. We look forward to expanding our team, as the company continues to grow. We all believe in the mission and vision of our company, and are eager to make a difference.

Our Global Head of Project Development, Lee Raymond, was honored to be invited by Ed Emmett to participate in a panel discussion at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Joining Cintia Hortelio Ciancio, MBA, ERM, PMI-RMP, CSM and Matt Leuck in a wide-ranging discussion, topics included the future of renewable fuels in transportation, the different modes of transportation most suitable for transition, bio-diesel, SAF, and the varying shades of ammonia

Our Global Head of Project Development Lee Raymond, was thrilled to be involved in this special visit to Victoria, TX, where The Trade Council of Denmark in North America - Energy and Environment and members of the Danish press were able to explore for themselves why First Ammonia and European Energy have selected this region to build their innovative PtX facilities. With our Topsoe partnership, we are proud of our Danish connections, and were more than happy to co-host with our friends from the Victoria Economic Development Corporation, Port of Victoria, and of course Mayor Duane Crocker. Special thanks go to Jeff Wright of Victoria Preservation Inc. for the charming venue, and for the lovely detail in preparing a display of Victoria’s very own historical Danish connections.

? What does the future hold for the energy transition in the US? ? This week, our Head of Energy, Morten Siem Lynge and advisors Mie Andersen Wickstr?m, and Zahra Khadir, along with a group of representatives from Danish media, embarked on a Texas road trip to explore this question. Over two packed days, the group discussed energy policy, met with Danish companies, and explored the growing footprint of Danish energy solutions in the US. Highlights from the trip included: ???Visiting GRUNDFOS to see their energy-efficient water solutions, exploring Topsoe's energy projects in Texas, and learning about Ammongas' growth in the US biogas industry. ???Meeting with Brett Perlman at Center for Houston's Future, understanding the US hydrogen ecosystem and the HyVelocity Hub selected to receive 1,2 bn USD government funding as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs. ???Traveling to Victoria, Texas, where companies like Danish European Energy and US First Ammonia are driving clean energy projects and sharing updates on their progress. As the US gears up for the 2024 presidential elections, energy production and transition conversations are gaining renewed attention. While the elections may impact the future direction of national energy strategies, one thing all the stakeholders we met could agree on is that the momentum and demand for clean energy only continues to grow. With Denmark's wind, water management, and power-to-x leadership, Danish businesses are well-positioned to collaborate with US counterparts to accelerate the energy transition. And what better place to explore such opportunities than in the leading state for producing renewable power in the US, Texas ?? We want to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us and join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the future of US energy transition: Nordiske Medier A/S, Berlingske, Mandag Morgen, Finans, Ritzaus Bureau, GRUNDFOS, Topsoe, Center for Houston's Future, Ammongas, European Energy, First Ammonia, Victoria Economic Development Corporation, Port of Victoria. #energytransition #cleanpower #DenmarkinUSA #WorkingforDenmark

Thank you?to Topsoe for inviting our Global Head of Construction and Technology, Kevin Barnes, to present alongside Olga Noskova during their Global Leadership Team?Summit. Our?partnership?with Topsoe?is deeply rooted in our shared commitment to making the energy transition a reality.?