Iverson eFuels terminates plans for green ammonia plant in Sauda, Norway

The plant was a 20-hectare facility set to produce 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia. The project lost its 270MW allocated grid capacity due to being more than two years behind schedule. New grid capacity is expected to be available in the period 2033–2035. Iverson eFuels will now consider establishing a data center at the site. The project was approved by the municipal council last year. Iverson had been working on plans for the factory since 2021. Quotes: "The 20-hectare plant was set to produce 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia.", "However, Iverson said that before Christmas, Norwegian grid operator Statnett had withdrawn the 270MW of previously allocated grid capacity due to the project being more than two years behind schedule.", “Statnett has stated that new capacity can only become available when the new upgraded grid is completed, expected in the period 2033–2035,” the company said. "In lieu of the ammonia plant, Iverson said it will look into establishing a data center, so that the “work and resources invested in the Iverson project can be put to good use and contribute to creating new business in Sauda.”", "The project was approved by the municipal council last year.", "Iverson... had been working on plans for an ammonia factory at Birkeland in Sauda since 2021."