GreenGo Energy A/S, a Danish renewable energy developer, has entered into a strategic partnership with S.E.T. Select Energy GmbH and its affiliate Select New Energies GmbH, a Hamburg-based global energy trading company, to co-develop and secure offtake for the groundbreaking “Megaton Moon” Power-to-X (PtX) project in Mauritania. Earlier this year, GreenGo Energy Group signed its first African agreement with the Mauritanian authorities, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance the global green hydrogen economy.
The Megaton Moon project, developed by GreenGo Energy, is set to become one of the world’s largest green ammonia production facilities. Located 20 km south of Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania, the project will be powered entirely off-grid using solar and wind energy. The facility will produce green hydrogen using seawater desalination and nitrogen extracted from the air, which will then be synthesized into green ammonia. The green ammonia produced is intended to support decarbonization across multiple industries, including fertilizers, refineries, petrochemicals, transportation, and power generation.
The project is planned in three phases. Phase 1 will see the production of 355,000 metric tons of green ammonia annually, supported by 500 MW of electrolyser capacity powered by solar and wind energy. The Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) is expected to be completed by 2027, with a Final Investment Decision (FID) targeted for 2028, and production ready by 2031. Phase 2 envisions an expansion to a total annual capacity of 1.7 million metric tons, powered by more than 2.5 GW of electrolyser capacity. Phase 3 aims to increase capacity further to 4.0 million metric tons annually, conditional on securing additional land from the Mauritanian authorities and market ramp-up.
The project is strategically recognized and supported by the Mauritanian government, benefiting from favorable fiscal and tax conditions. SELECT will serve as the offtake partner and co-developer, leveraging its expertise in global commodity trading and logistics. The company will manage long-term marketing, offtake agreements, transshipment, distribution of the green ammonia, and explore financing options.
Karsten Nielsen, CEO and Founder of GreenGo Energy, stated that the partnership with SELECT represents a transformative step toward global decarbonization. He highlighted that SELECT’s experience in energy trading, logistics, and market access will be instrumental in realizing the full potential of the Megaton Moon project. Felix Danger, Managing Director of Select New Energies, emphasized the importance of global cooperation in green energy and energy security, noting that Mauritania’s exceptional renewable potential makes it an ideal hub for producing and exporting cost-efficient e-fuels.
The green ammonia produced by the Megaton Moon project will meet all European regulatory and technical standards, positioning the project as a significant contributor to the global transition to sustainable energy and reinforcing the commitment of both GreenGo and SELECT to large-scale clean energy solutions. The product is planned for export via the Port of Nouakchott, further connecting Mauritania’s renewable energy potential to international markets.
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