China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Chemical Engineering Company, has signed FEED and EPC contracts with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for a facility that would become the largest green ammonia production plant in the world. Though the agreement involves a Chinese contractor, the Hyphen Hydrogen green ammonia project will be located in Namibia, not China.
The agreement, witnessed by China Chemical Chairman Mo Dingge and Hyphen CEO Marco Raffinetti, pertains to a 3GW renewable-powered plant that is expected to produce 2.4 million tonnes of ammonia annually. The Hyphen Hydrogen green ammonia project aligns with Namibia’s national development strategy, which prioritizes green hydrogen production to fuel sustainable economic growth.
Raffinetti emphasized that the $10 billion initiative, focused on exports, is “of great importance” to Namibia’s economic future. Hyphen was formed as a joint venture between Nicholas Holdings (UK) and Enertrag (Germany), and in 2024, the Namibian government acquired a 24% equity stake in the company. The Hyphen Hydrogen green ammonia project aims to leverage Namibia’s vast renewable resources to establish the country as a regional leader in green energy.
CC7, known for petrochemical, natural gas, and renewable energy infrastructure, will lead design and construction. “Together with Haifen Hydrogen, the two sides will deepen cooperation, give full play to their respective advantages, and promote the smooth implementation of the benchmark renewable energy project,” said Longhai, Chairman of China Chemical Seven.
Hyphen reiterated that the Hyphen Hydrogen green ammonia project, with a budget nearly equal to Namibia’s entire GDP, will drive industrial development and boost export revenues. The initiative is being carried out under the framework of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and reflects China Chemical’s broader commitment to international energy cooperation and carbon neutrality through innovation and high-quality services.
