Aslan Energy Capital, a subsidiary of LNG Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of 35,000 hectares in Coastal area of Sonora, Mexico. This land will host the ANEM (Aslan Net-zero Energy Mexico) Project, a pioneering solar-based facility dedicated to the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia. This initiative aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions while promoting agricultural sustainability and economic growth.
The commercial operations are expected to begin in 2028, the project will initially produce nearly 600,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, ultimately doubling this capacity by 2030. The development of the project is spread across four phases over a decade. The initial plan is to serve the domestic market and export excess produce to the US through railway lines between the US and Mexico. The potential for export to Japan and other markets through a dedicated ammonia shipping terminal is also under evaluation.
Dr Gho Wie Min, VP Engineering of Aslan Energy said, “By leveraging Sonora’s abundant solar resources, we aim to not only produce clean energy but also contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in Mexico. This project holds immense potential to transform the energy landscape and drive positive change across multiple sectors, specifically green hydrogen for data centres and transportation. Green ammonia derived from the project delivers strengthened food security, while upholding energy self-sufficiency.”
