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26 January 2026

Dynamic green ammonia plant starts operations

A consortium including Danish companies Skovgaard Energy, Topsoe and Vestas says that it has reached an important milestone with the startup of operations in what they describe as the world’s first of its kind green ammonia plant. The plant, owned by Skovgaard Energy and located in Ramme, Denmark, is a demonstrator for a dynamic approach to green ammonia production, which means that the plant will adapt to the inherent fluctuations in power output from the renewable power sources in integration with the plant’s electrolysis and ammonia synthesis loop. This, say the developers, will ensure optimal production and improve the cost-effectiveness of green ammonia, ensuring less need for costly storage solutions of green hydrogen or renewable power. Production capacity is 5,000 t/a of green ammonia, with an associated CO2 reduction of 9,600 t/a. The partnership has received euro 11 million in funding from the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP).

Kim Hedegaard, CEO Power-to-X at Topsoe, said: “This is a significant achievement. By working across the value chain, we’re accelerating green ammonia as a pathway to diversify our energy supply and decarbonise energy-intensive industries and long-distance transportation like shipping and agriculture.”

Niels Erik Madsen, CEO at Skovgaard Energy, said: “We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking project in Northwest Jutland, driving innovation, growth and job creation locally. It demonstrates the energy systems of tomorrow – scalable worldwide to accelerate the green transition.”

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