Project
NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
Saudi ArabiaEnergy Infrastructure, Renewable Energy
Integrated renewable-powered green hydrogen/ammonia facility at Oxagon, NEOM. Final construction, energisation and commissioning have commenced; first product is expected in 2027. Commissioning activity does not itself constitute Operational status. Project company NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is an equal three-way JV: ACWA Power / Air Products / NEOM. Air Products holds a dual sponsor/offtaker role under an exclusive 30-year offtake agreement for all produced green ammonia. Total investment ~$8.4bn; $6.1bn non-recourse project debt syndicated across 23 lenders including SIDF and NIF; EPC contractor Air Products, EPC value $6.7bn.
Status
Near CompletionStatus
Procurement CompletedProcurement Status
Value
USD 8.4 billionProject Value
Scale & Capacity
4 GWDedicated Renewable Generation Capacity (reported)
6.1 USD billionProject Debt (23-lender syndicate)
Overview
- Location
- Oxagon, NEOM, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
- Delivery Model
- Sponsor-led joint venture (ACWA Power / Air Products / NEOM); financial close 22 May 2023.
- Revenue / Payment Model
- Exclusive 30-year offtake agreement with Air Products (co-sponsor, dual role).
- Scale / Scope
- Integrated renewable-powered green hydrogen and ammonia facility, comprising approximately 4 GW of dedicated solar and wind generation with an electrolyser, hydrogen and ammonia production chain. Reported total investment approximately USD 8.4 billion (Company-reported/institutional evidence).
Participants & Roles
Project Company / SPV
Sponsor / Developer
Offtaker / Revenue Counterparty
- Air ProductsDisclosed long-term green-ammonia offtake arrangement.
Operator
Sources
- NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC)Project Company / Sponsor
- ACWA Power project pageProject Company / Sponsor
- Allen & Overy — deal credit (lenders' legal counsel)Lender / Financial Institution
