Its K-GreeN® technology will be used in the project that aims to demonstrate operational stability of production of green ammonia using renewable energy from photovoltaic power plants.  

The technology is a zero carbon-emission ammonia, produced via electrolysis of water using renewable electricity. It achieves zero greenhouse gas emission by combing ammonia synthesis plant reliability with lower energy consumption at a lower capital cost, using modern electrolysis and air separation sections.  

Doug Kelly, KBR President, said, “The innovative concepts that will be incorporated in this project will achieve industrial scale production of green ammonia using renewable energy form photovoltaic and wind power.” 

Toyo Engineering will undertake a front-end engineering and design (FEED) work based on KBR’s proprietary technology and basic engineering design.  

Last year, KBR launched its ‘mega 10,000 MTPD’ blue and green ammonia offering to help meet rising sustainable energy and fertiliser demands.  

The new offering leverages KBR’s experience in capacity scale-up and integrates its implemented designs with advanced digital technologies to provide owners with the reliability, flexibility and scale required to deliver clean ammonia and hydrogen demands for the energy transition.  

Read more: KBR launches ammonia 10,000 to meet rising sustainable fertiliser demand 

The Chilean Hydrogen Strategy has stated the country aims to produce the cheapest green hydrogen on the planet before 2030 and be among the world’s top three exporters by 2040.  

According to the strategy, the market for Chilean green hydrogen could reach up to $33bn by 2050, with Chile being well positioned to become one of the top five producers and exporters worldwide.  

Read more: Chile wants to produce world’s cheapest green hydrogen by 2030 

Read more: Green hydrogen: Chile’s transition towards carbon neutrality