NEOM Green Hydrogen Project Nears 90% Completion, Targets 2027 Ammonia Deliveries

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen project, a cornerstone of the kingdom’s energy transition, is advancing steadily towards its scheduled completion. The project company announced construction is approximately 90% finished across all sites, according to renewable energy news outlet Renewables Now.

Slated for completion in 2026, the world’s largest green hydrogen production facility anticipates initial green ammonia deliveries by early 2027. Saudi Arabia aims for the project to contribute nearly 10% of the global target for carbon-free hydrogen production, as stated last year by Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al-Khorayef.

Last September, the company reported completing the receipt and installation of key equipment, including wind turbines, hydrogen tanks, and electrolyzers. At that time, it confirmed construction progress had exceeded 80% across all project sites by early Q1 2025.

With total investments reaching $8.4 billion, the project has received substantial backing from the Saudi government. It also marked a milestone as the first Saudi company to secure an industrial license for green hydrogen production.

NEOM Targets 600 Tons Daily of Green Hydrogen

Located in the Oxagon industrial city, the project aims to complete 4 gigawatts of solar and wind power generation by mid-2026. This will pave the way for production to commence in 2027, reaching a capacity of 600 tons per day of green hydrogen in the form of ammonia, positioned as a cost-effective solution for global transport and industrial sectors.

This initiative solidifies Saudi Arabia’s position as a pivotal player in the global clean fuel market, aligning with a rapid push to build a hydrogen economy that supports energy transition goals and emission reduction targets.

Green hydrogen is produced by utilizing wind and solar energy to split water molecules. This fuel type is widely regarded as crucial for the clean energy transition in the coming decades.

Vishal Wanchu, CEO of Oxagon, previously told Al Sharq that the NEOM Green Hydrogen plant, a partnership between ACWA Power, Air Products, and NEOM, was expected to commence production by the end of 2026.