en.Wedoany.com Reported - Egyptian fertilizer companies Abu Qir Fertilizers and Alexandria Fertilizers (Alexfert), in partnership with construction firm Orascom Construction and Hong Kong-based United Energy Group (UEG), are exploring the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Alexandria. The plan is to utilize existing facilities to produce 170,000 tons of green ammonia annually.

According to a memorandum of understanding, UEG and Orascom will assess the feasibility of deploying 500 megawatts of wind and solar power to produce green hydrogen. Abu Qir and Alexfert plan to use this hydrogen in their existing ammonia production. Abu Qir operates three ammonia plants near Alexandria with a daily production capacity exceeding 3,000 tons, while AlexFert's plant produces 1,200 tons daily, providing a foundation for green hydrogen integration.

The consortium stated that the green ammonia product will comply with the European Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) standard. UEG General Manager Gu Xiaodong noted, "It can support both local industry and export markets." This project helps Egypt leverage its low-cost renewable energy resources and geographical proximity to Europe to advance green hydrogen development.

Egypt is actively promoting green hydrogen projects. In March 2025, it announced a $17 billion investment to build a 400,000-ton-per-year green hydrogen plant in South Sinai. In January 2026, a 100-megawatt project involving Orascom and supported by the Egyptian Sovereign Fund began partial production. Under an agreement with H2Global, the related plant will supply at least 397,000 tons of green ammonia to Europe between 2027 and 2033, priced at 1,000 euros ($1,169) per ton.

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