August 11, 2025
A new project by Statkraft is being planned to build a facility that turns renewable energy into green ammonia, suitable for marine use, using electrolysis.
As announced, the facility will be located near the old Scatsta Airport in Shetland, close to existing oil and gas infrastructure. The green ammonia produced will be used by a wide range of industries, including as a sustainable fuel for marine shipping and to decarbonise fertiliser production, and in doing so contribute to the UK’s industrial decarbonisation goals.
This kind of project, called the Shetland Hydrogen Project 2, will also help make use of extra renewable energy, like wind power, that the electricity grid can’t handle.
Statkraft, is also developing three wind farms on Shetland to help power the project.
This is an exciting milestone for the potential to develop green hydrogen and ammonia production in Shetland. This scheme offers an opportunity to combine Shetland’s renewable resources with innovative technology.
…said Stuart Marley, Statkraft’s Principal Hydrogen Project Manager.
