EverWind Fuels advances with first phase of Nova Scotia green ammonia project

EverWind Fuels has completed the initial engineering and design work for the first phase of its Canadian project, which aims to convert green hydrogen to green ammonia in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.

The North American company today (9^th April) said the milestone was made up of over 110,000 ours of engineering and was completed with the help of Black & Veatch.

Once operational, the first phase of the project is expected to produce around 240,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia. First production is expected in 2026, with construction on track to begin later this year.

This goal will be realised through the application of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers and advanced ammonia synthesis technology. These methods will transform water sourced from Landrie Lake, along with energy predominantly harnessed from wind farms, into green hydrogen and green ammonia.

EverWind and its First Nations partners, Membertou, Paqtnkek, and Potlotek, are developing the wind farms that will support the project. Two of the sites have received environmental approval, and all three are expected to be operational by the end of 2026.

The project is part of EverWind’s larger initiative to develop an Atlantic Canadian green fuels hub to bring significant economic and environmental benefits to the region.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says that Nova Scotia is poised to be a world leader in the production of green hydrogen. He continued, “Our government is excited for the benefits that EverWind’s project will bring, which include green jobs and a clean, sustainable future for Nova Scotians.”

Community engagement work is ongoing and will continue through the life of the project. EverWind has established a Community Liaison Committee for the project and is looking to support local communities with cultural programmes, youth initiatives, health and wellness, and community development.

Professional services network Deloitte has performed a socio-economic study analysing the benefits, some of which have already been realised through development spend and work to date.

Trent Vichie, CEO and founder of EverWind, concluded, “We are thrilled to be among the first globally to have completed FEED engineering for our green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility.”

“This marks a significant step forward in our mission to develop a green fuels hub in Atlantic Canada. We are committed to driving decarbonisation both globally and in Nova Scotia. We’re confident that EverWind’s Point Tupper project will produce the greenest, most cost-competitive green hydrogen in North America.”