On May 12, 2026, Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashim held a special meeting with representatives of Egypt Ammonia Green Ammonia Company (EAGA), officially finalizing the construction plan for a large-scale green ammonia project in Ras Banas, southeastern Egypt. As a landmark project of Egypt’s new energy strategy, the initiative boasts a total investment of $10 billion. Developed in phases, the first phase requires an initial investment of $5 billion, and the total investment will double upon the completion of all subsequent expansion works, aiming to build a large-scale green ammonia production base in North Africa.
Located in Ras Banas in southeastern Egypt, the project is scheduled to commence operation in 2031. It will achieve an annual green ammonia output of 400,000 tons at the initial production stage, and the long-term designed annual production capacity will be upgraded to 1 million tons after full expansion, making it one of the leading green ammonia projects across Africa.
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with a delegation from Egypt Amun Green Ammonia (EAGA),source: https://egyptoil-gas.com/
To realize full-process low-carbon and eco-friendly production, the project is equipped with a comprehensive wind-solar complementary renewable energy system. The installed capacity of photovoltaic power and wind power each reaches 1,000 MW, with a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW. Operating independently of Egypt’s national power grid, the entire system is powered entirely by clean renewable energy, enabling zero-carbon production of green ammonia and aligning with the global carbon neutrality goals.
Covering an area of approximately 100 square kilometers, the project includes full sets of supporting logistics facilities such as a dedicated export port, warehousing and transportation systems, building a complete overseas export channel to ensure efficient delivery of green ammonia products. According to official Egyptian estimates, the fully operational first phase will generate approximately $490 million in annual export revenue for Egypt, strongly driving the growth of the local green foreign trade economy.
Currently, the entire initial production capacity of 400,000 tons has been secured for Central and Eastern European markets, with long-term supply agreements officially signed, ensuring solid market demand for the project’s early production output. The implementation of this project will greatly promote the large-scale development of Egypt’s green hydrogen and green ammonia industries, help Egypt build a regional green energy export hub in North Africa and the Middle East, and further consolidate its industrial position in the global clean energy transition.
