Germany’s climate and economy minister Robert Habeck on a recent tour of potential hydrogen exporters Namibia and South Africa
Germany launches first H2Global tender
Scheme aims to import ammonia produced via green hydrogen from 2024
Germany has launched the first tender for green ammonia imports via its H2Global scheme. Under the scheme, hydrogen derivatives will be purchased by government-affiliated intermediary Hintco under a ten-year contract at the lowest possible price. Volumes will then be auctioned to offtakers within the EU. The first H2Global tender will import ammonia, although auctions for methanol and sustainable aviation fuels made with green hydrogen are set to open in the coming weeks. Production must take place outside the EU and European Free Trade Association states, with first deliveries from tender winners expected by 2024 or early 2025. €900mn – Budget for first H2Global tender “We want to m
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