Exxon to sell 'blue' ammonia to Asia from new Texas plant

Head of low-carbon business touts South Korea deal and opportunities in Japan

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Exxon Mobil looks to build what is set to become one of the world's largest clean hydrogen plants in Baytown, Texas. © Reuters

RYOSUKE HANAFUSA, Nikkei staff writer

HOUSTON, U.S. -- Exxon Mobil will export ammonia to Asia, Dan Ammann, the head of its low-carbon solutions business, told Nikkei, anticipating demand for the clean-burning fuel from Japan and South Korea.

The oil supermajor plans to start up what Ammann said would be the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen production facility as early as 2027 near Houston, Texas. It awarded the early design contract for the plant last month, and plans to make a final investment decision next year.

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