ORLEN explores market for renewable ammonia
ORLEN is launching a market study and dialogue with potential suppliers of low-carbon and renewable ammonia which will be used to produce fertilizers while reducing emissions at the Anwil plant in Włocławek. The company is also exploring the potential of utilising renewable ammonia as a source of hydrogen for the production of synthetic aviation fuels.
The market study launched by ORLEN will cover the long-term supply of ammonia produced using low-carbon hydrogen and renewable hydrogen of non-biological origin (RFNBO). Both types of ammonia will be used for fertilizer production and will support the decarbonisation of the downstream segment.
Among other initiatives, the plans include conducting a market study and engaging in dialogue with potential suppliers, as well as launching pilot supplies of low-carbon ammonia in the coming years. This will enable a thorough evaluation of the impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the entire supply chain of this raw material. ORLEN also plans to gather information on potential equity partnerships within the ammonia value chain.
Information on potential supplies of ammonia produced using renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will inform the company’s decarbonisation and energy transition scenario planning.
Accelerating the transition means that ORLEN Group’s demand for low-carbon or renewable hydrogen is expected to rise to approximately 350,000 tonnes per year as of 2035.
In line with its strategy, ORLEN will aim to reduce emissions from its refinery and petrochemical production processes. This is also related to the EU’s REDIII Directive, according to which the share of RFNBO (renewable, inorganic) hydrogen in total industrial hydrogen use – except for fuel production and energy uses – is to reach 42% by 2030 and 60% by 2035.
