![Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 24, 2021: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it will advance a world-scale “blue” ammonia production facility in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ADNOC is an early pioneer in the emerging hydrogen market, driving the UAE’s leadership in creating local and international hydrogen value chains, while contributing to economic growth and diversification in the UAE. The facility, which has moved to the design phase, will be developed at the new TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem and chemicals hub in Ruwais. Photo shows fertilizer plant. Courtesy Adnoc](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SLLJWE6XFG2C4KUHQH7SH5FDS4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f5fcbf0b9c2bf4ce5d9d90c87eddecb1a8829b3ba1f6c95c94d4708295672728&width=400&height=225)
Adnoc last year announced a massive blue ammonia production centre in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc last year announced a massive blue ammonia production centre in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adnoc
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