Overview

• RWE confirmed on Oct. 2 that it has exited plans to purchase green ammonia from Namibia’s Hyphen project.
• The company said demand in Europe for hydrogen and derivatives such as ammonia is developing more slowly than expected.
• A 2022 memorandum had envisioned RWE taking up to 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from 2027, while Hyphen aimed for around 1 million tonnes per year for export.
• Project partner Enertrag said the loss of RWE removes a short‑term offtaker but does not alter long‑term development plans.
• Germany’s economy ministry said Berlin is not involved, and despite a 2024 strategic designation the project has received no public funding and remains privately financed.