Acwa, a Saudi energy company, EnBW, a German energy supplier, VNG, a gas importer and infrastructure operator from Leipzig, and the Port of Rostock have put their pens to a memorandum of understanding tasked with supplying Germany's energy transition with clean fuel.
Green ammonia produced at Acwa's site in Yanbu will be shipped to the German seaport, where VNG will reform it into hydrogen in its ammonia cracker plant (70,000-140,000 tonnes of H₂ per year). By mid-2026, the detailed technical planning of the production facilities should be completed, with commercial commissioning expected in 2030.
EnBW's task will be to purchase the green ammonia and take care of the commercial processing and logistics from Saudi Arabia to Baltic Germany.
"This MoU with EnBW, Rostock Port, and VNG represents a pivotal step in forging a reliable green ammonia export corridor from Saudi Arabia to Germany. It leverages Acwa's Yanbu hub, where we lead development with support from EnBW, to deliver scale for Europe's hydrogen needs, with processing at Rostock for core network injection. These assets accelerate global decarbonisation, bolster energy security, and affirm our role as Saudi Arabia's green molecules champion," Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa, commented.
His counterpart at EnBW, Dr. Georg Stamatelopoulos, added, "The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding is an important move for all partners involved. By working together with Acwa, Rostock Port, and VNG, we are taking a step toward building a reliable green ammonia corridor from Saudi Arabia to Germany. International partnerships like this are essential if we want to advance and make the transformation of the energy system affordable and bring innovative solutions to market. Each partner brings complementary strengths, and by working together, we are able to address challenges more effectively than we could individually."
Jens Scharner, Managing Director of Rostock Port, also shared, "The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone in developing a hydrogen economy between our countries and represents a major step forward for Rostock's energy port. By forming this cooperation, we are establishing a strategic, more efficient, and forward-thinking framework for securing a long-term supply of green energy and further investment in Germany. We are delighted to be involved in these important energy projects and want to express our sincere gratitude to all partners for their excellent cooperation and trust in us."
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