智利批准25亿美元绿氨开发项目

Core Viewpoint - The "Vulcan Project," a green ammonia development project in Mejillones, northern Chile, has officially received environmental approval, marking a significant milestone for the project [1] Investment and Development - The total investment for the project is $2.5 billion, developed by the local company Mejillones Ammonia Energy [1] - The project will be constructed in two phases, with each phase expected to produce 310,000 tons of green ammonia annually, ultimately reaching an annual production capacity of 620,000 tons [1] Timeline and Environmental Impact - Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with commercial operations slated to start in 2029 [1] - Once fully operational, the project is anticipated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 1 million tons per year [1] Infrastructure and Resource Utilization - The project will include a 600-megawatt solar power plant and energy storage system, utilizing wastewater currently discharged into the sea by the city of Mejillones [1] - The site is strategically located in an area rich in solar resources and close to major mining regions in Chile, which will help drive domestic demand for green ammonia [1] Industry Significance - This facility is the first industrial-scale green ammonia project in Chile to complete all necessary permitting processes [1]