Kenya has taken a key step in its clean-fertiliser and hydrogen-derivative agenda with the launch of a commercial “green” ammonia system at the Naivasha region, capable of producing about one tonne of green ammonia per day.
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The project, implemented by Kenya Nut Company in partnership with TalusAg, uses a 2.1 MW solar farm to power the system. iamrenew.com+2PR Newswire+2 Each tonne of ammonia produced avoids up to 8 tonnes of CO₂ that would otherwise be emitted via traditional ammonia production and distribution. PR Newswire+1 The two companies have entered into a 15-year supply agreement providing fixed-price access to the green ammonia fertiliser. Milling Middle East & Africa+1
Why this matters
This initiative aligns with Kenya’s national strategy for green hydrogen and its derivatives — as outlined in the country’s Green Hydrogen Strategy & Roadmap launched in 2023. Green Hydrogen Organisation+1 By producing ammonia locally and using renewable electricity, Kenya strengthens its agricultural input chain, reduces reliance on imported fertiliser and reduces carbon emissions.
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While the current scale is ~1 tonne/day, the business case foresees scaling up modular plants to tens or hundreds of tonnes/day as renewable capacity expands.