Name of the Project
Laâyoune Phase 1 low-cost ammonia project.

Location
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region, Morocco.

Project Owner/s

ORNX Hydrogen comprising Ortus Power Resources, Acciona and Nordex.

Project Description
The project entails the development of a large-scale, export-orientated low-carbon ammonia production facility.

The facility is expected to produce about 560 000 t/y of ammonia using hydrogen produced from renewable energy. It will incorporate about 900 MW of electrolyser capacity and integrate renewable power generation, hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis. The project is expected to benefit from the region’s renewable-energy resources and access to port infrastructure.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
KBR announced on August 12, 2026, its selection by ORNX Hydrogen to provide technology licensing and pre-front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) services for the project.

The pre-FEED study, funded by the US Trade and Development Agency, will assess electrolyser technology, evaluate power supply options, determine the optimal sizing and configuration of the project’s industrial components, and develop detailed financial projections and business models. The work follows the validation, in June 2026, of the initial deliverables from technical studies being undertaken for the ORNX project under Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Offer. ORNX intends to progress the project from pre-FEED towards FEED and a final investment decision.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
KBR (technology licensing and pre-FEED study lead); GE Vernova (pre-FEED study); and Electric Hydrogen (electrolyser technology provider under assessment).

Contact Details for Project Information
ORNX Green Hydrogen. info@ornxgreenhydrogen.com