China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7), a subsidiary of state-owned China National Chemical Engineering Company, has signed FEED and EPC contracts with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for what will be the world’s largest green ammonia facility. The agreement, witnessed by China Chemical Chairman Mo Dingge and Hyphen CEO Marco Raffinetti, covers the 3GW renewable-powered project in Namibia designed to produce 2.4 million tonnes of ammonia per year.
Namibia’s government has prioritized green hydrogen as a national development strategy, with Raffinetti calling the $10bn [$10bn USD] export-oriented project “of great importance” to its economic future. Hyphen, a joint venture between Germany’s Enertrag and UK-based Nicholas Holdings — with Namibia acquiring a 24% stake in late 2024 — plans to leverage the country’s abundant resources to create an African green energy hub.
CC7, known for petrochemical, natural gas, and renewable energy infrastructure, will lead design and construction. “Together with Haifen Hydrogen, the two sides will deepen cooperation, give full play to their respective advantages, and promote the smooth implementation of the benchmark renewable energy project,” said Longhai, Chairman of China Chemical Seven.
Hyphen emphasized that the project, costing nearly the equivalent of Namibia’s GDP, will drive industrial growth and export revenues. China Chemical framed its involvement as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, pledging to advance international energy cooperation and carbon neutrality goals through technological innovation and high-quality delivery.