Worley is set to commence Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the Tarfaya green ammonia project in Morocco in September 2024. Valued at $7 billion, the project aims to produce one million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2027, utilizing exclusively renewable energy sources.
The Tarfaya project is part of OCP Group’s $12 billion global green growth initiative for 2023-2027, which targets achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This initiative includes expanding mining and fertilizer production.
Managed by JESA—a joint venture between OCP Group, a state-owned company, and Worley, an Australian engineering firm—the Tarfaya project is notable for being the world’s first Power-to-X green ammonia program.
Covering over 100,000 hectares, the project will feature 2.7 GWh of battery storage, a 2.8 GW wind farm, a 1 GW solar PV power plant, and facilities for hydrogen and ammonia production. The project’s goal is to ramp up production to three million tonnes annually by 2032.
By harnessing renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, the Tarfaya Green Ammonia Project supports environmental sustainability and boosts Morocco’s energy independence. It also aligns with Morocco’s long-term goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040, positioning the country as a leader in renewable energy.
In addition, Worley and JESA are advancing another green hydrogen project, the Jorf Hydrogen Project (JH2P). FEED for JH2P is scheduled to begin in November 2024, with the project expected to be completed by 2026.
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