Recently, the "Volta Project," a large-scale green ammonia development initiative in the Mejillones region of northern Chile, has officially secured environmental approval. This milestone marks the completion of the approval process for this key clean energy project, propelling it into the substantive implementation phase. The project is spearheaded by the Chilean domestic enterprise, Mejillones Ammonia Energy Company, with a total investment of USD 2.5 billion. It will be developed in phases, with each phase designed for an annual production capacity of 310,000 tons of green ammonia. Upon full completion, the project will achieve a scaled annual production capacity of 620,000 tons. According to the project timeline, the "Volta Project" is expected to commence construction in 2027 and officially begin commercial operations in 2029. Once operational, the project is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 1 million tons annually, delivering significant environmental benefits.

In terms of supporting infrastructure, the project will simultaneously construct a 600-megawatt solar power station along with an energy storage system, ensuring that its energy supply is entirely reliant on clean sources. For water resource utilization, the project will fully utilize the wastewater currently discharged into the sea by the city of Mejillones, achieving resource recycling. Notably, the project site boasts unique advantages: the location is rich in solar energy resources, ensuring a stable energy supply, while its proximity to Chile's major mining regions allows for effective alignment with downstream market demand, facilitating the promotion of green ammonia applications within Chile.

As Chile's first industrial-scale green ammonia project to complete all permitting procedures, the implementation of the "Volta Project" will inject new momentum into the development of the regional clean energy industry.