Wood is set to provide conceptual engineering for Total Eren’s H2 Magallanes Project, a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in the commune of San Gregorio, part of the Magallanes region of Southern Chile.
Wood’s scope covers the development of a complete off-grid integrated energy complex to produce ammonia from green hydrogen – avoiding up to 5 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
This will include up to 10 GW of installed wind capacity, coupled with up to 8 GW of electrolysis capacity, a desalination plant, an ammonia plant, power transmission and backup, as well as port facilities to transport the green ammonia to national and international markets.
Wood’s studies will provide ground for Total Eren and a local university to deliver environmental impact assessments and risk analysis surrounding the project, in accordance with environmental and social standards defined by the Chilean authorities.
Thomas Grell, president of renewable energy at Wood, said: “This highly pioneering and innovative project represents the significant investment needed to realise not only the future of green hydrogen production, but the potential of green ammonia, which is vital for ensuring sustainable food production, and an alternative clean fuel source in accelerating the energy transition.
“This contract signals our continued growth in the region and our determination to realise the bold ambitions shared by both our client and Chile.
“Our ability to provide integrated energy solutions and optimise the design of such projects from inception demonstrates clearly we are a true energy transition partner as we strive to overcome the challenges our clients, sectors and communities face,” he added.
With some of the best solar and wind resources in the world, Chile features among the most promising countries to develop competitive green hydrogen. The project ties in with Chile’s ambition to feature among global leaders in the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis, with a target of 25 GW by 2030.
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