Clean Hydrogen Works (CHW) has selected McDermott for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase of its ambitious Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) Project in Louisiana. This project is a collaboration involving key stakeholders ExxonMobil, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Hafnia.
The ACE Project will initially produce 2.4 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of clean ammonia, with potential expansions to 7.2 MTPA. Leveraging carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) agreements, advanced infrastructure, and ongoing off-take discussions, the project aims for Final Investment Decision (FID) by late 2025 and production start by 2029.
Johnny Cook, CHW’s Senior Vice President of EPC, praised McDermott’s track record in large-scale energy projects and highlighted the project’s strategic advantages, such as proximity to resources like natural gas, shipping routes, and CCS facilities.
McDermott’s scope includes FEED, engineering, procurement, construction estimating, and execution planning. Work will be managed from McDermott’s Houston and Gurugram, India offices.
Rob Shaul, McDermott’s Senior VP for Low Carbon Solutions, emphasized the company’s modular implementation expertise, ensuring value, reduced risk, and quality assurance for CHW.
The project is also expected to significantly boost local employment, generating 350 direct jobs, 1,500 peak construction jobs, and 1,200 indirect jobs.
About CHW and McDermott
- Clean Hydrogen Works: Specializes in integrated clean hydrogen and ammonia value chains, driving sustainable energy solutions.
- McDermott: A global leader in engineering and construction solutions, advancing next-generation energy infrastructure with a sustainable focus.
