CWP Global, Sonangol, Gauff and Conjuncta have entered into an agreement at the Angola Oil & Gas conference in Luanda under which CWP Global will join the existing consortium of the three partners currently developing a green H₂ project in Angola.

The project is designed to utilize spare capacity from existing hydroelectric power generation to produce green H₂ and derivatives, with the planned electrolysis capacity reaching up to 600 MW, aiming to be the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The current plan is for the green H₂ produced to be synthesized with nitrogen to make green ammonia. Green ammonia can be used to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, for example as a low-carbon fuel for international shipping, for green fertilizer production or to act as a carrier for H₂ energy to be transported to market.

Ammonia production from Phase 1 of the project is expected to reach 400,000 tons annually, with the scope for increasing the capacity in future phases. Leveraging established power generation, port and grid infrastructures, and available land for downstream facilities, the project’s rapid development timeline ensures Angola is well positioned to become a key supplier of green ammonia before the end of the decade.

With the global push to scale-up green H₂ production to meet targets required for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, this project has the potential to not only accelerate the clean energy transition, but also to establish Angola as a new hub for sustainable industrialization in Africa. Working in partnership with Sonangol, Gauff and Conjuncta and the Angolan competent authorities, the project is aligned with Angola’s own development aspirations, including the country’s long-term “Angola Vision 2050” development strategy, and the current National Development Plan (2023-2027).

CWP Global’s CEO for H₂, Mike Scholey, attended today’s PDA signing and highlighted the significance of the new venture, “This project marks a milestone not just for Angola but for the African continent, which has the potential to play an outsized role in the global energy transition.

By leveraging Angola’s abundant zero-emissions energy resources, we plan to supply vital green H₂ and ammonia to the world, helping to meet critical gateways for industrial decarbonization strategies and targets in Europe and elsewhere.

This project underscores our commitment to creating a sustainable and scalable green H₂ industry, one that will contribute significantly to both local and global efforts to combat climate change.”

Sonangol’s R&D CEO, Dr. Vladimir Machado, highlighted the importance of this partnership, “This agreement aims to reinforce the necessary partnership to allow the conclusion of one of the largest green H₂ and ammonia synthesis plants in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This project will also allow Sonangol to take a leadership position within the energy transition, business portfolio diversification, social and economic development and the national productive sector.

Sonangol is very proud to continue working with its partners for the development of high impact green projects that are positive for the environment.”