Residents of Ramme embrace world-class PtX facility to boost green energy innovation in Denmark
Residents of Ramme, a village west of Lemvig, are welcoming an unusual neighbor: one of the largest Power-to-X (PtX) facilities in the world. Bent Wolder Mortensen, chairman of the Ramme Citizens and Craftsmen Association, highlighted the importance of such facilities across the country, noting the ample space and wind availability in the area. Skovgaard Energy has constructed the facility to harness electricity from wind and solar sources. PtX technology allows renewable energy to be converted and stored for various fuels, with the Ramme facility producing green ammonia aimed at use in aviation and shipping.
Despite ammonia’s strong odor, local residents are optimistic. Mortensen expressed confidence about the project’s operation, ensuring that any potential issues or odors would be properly managed. The community has had several meetings with the company behind the facility and hopes it could boost local activity and settlement.
Professor Brian Vad Mathiesen from Aalborg University labeled the facility as “extremely interesting,” emphasizing the necessity of alternative fuels, especially in shipping and aviation where battery power isn’t feasible. He noted that many in Denmark might not realize the substantial fuel needs of global shipping and aviation.
The Ramme facility is set to produce 5,000 tons of green ammonia annually, with potential for expansion. It has been built at an estimated cost of around 250 million kroner, excluding solar panels and wind turbines. The goal is to reduce the high costs associated with producing green ammonia, especially in light of global energy prices influenced by geopolitical unrest. The project is a collaboration between Skovgaard Energy, Haldor Topsøe, and Vestas, supported by Denmark’s Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program. The facility’s official inauguration is scheduled for today, followed by an open house tomorrow for neighbors and interested visitors.