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PNE and OMNIA sign MoU for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in South Africa - Seite 2

“As a diversified chemicals group that supplies chemicals and specialised solutions for the agriculture and mining industries, we are continually looking for ways to add value to our customers throughout our supply chain. Being innovative and using green technology is at the heart of our approach. The fact is that onsite production of green ammonia will significantly reduce our CO₂ emissions, embed sustainability into our products, and support the country’s green energy journey,” says Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of Omnia.

“Working alongside partners like WKN means that we can develop technology solutions together that reduce industry risk, improve operational safety, and create a lower environmental footprint.”

A positive result of this collaboration would make South Africa less dependent on imports and constrained rail logistics as well as help achieve local industries’ decarbonisation targets by replacing CO₂ intensive, conventionally produced ammonia.

The deepening of the green hydrogen value chain within South Africa will support the implementation of the South African government’s strategy to develop a green hydrogen economy by harnessing South Africa’s abundant natural resources of sun and wind to generate renewable energy. The government’s “Just Energy Transition Programme” with Germany and other countries has mobilised around $8.5 billion (USD) to accelerate the country’s transition to enhanced renewable energy sources. "South Africa is a fast-growing market. With projects like this, we are helping to achieve decarbonization targets," adds Markus Lesser. "In addition, we remain true to our principle of only implementing economically successful commercial projects."
The recent signing of this MoU will enable both parties to start the joint evaluation and planning of the green hydrogen and green ammonia plants.

Ammonia is used as an important input for fertilisers and explosives manufacturing.

About OMNIA

Omnia, established nearly 70 years ago, is based in South Africa, and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. We operate in 25 countries and are expanding our presence across SADC, North America, Canada, Brazil, and Australasia. Internationally recognised for our innovative research and development, we stand apart based on our leading supply chain and manufacturing capabilities and specialised customer solutions. Our solutions and leading-edge technologies are offered to clients in the agriculture, mining, water, consumer care, food and pharmaceutical, coatings and manufacturing sectors.