Project Villeta

145 MW (megawatts of dedicated hydroelectric power) 1 mention

Construction and operation of an industrial-scale green hydrogen-based fertilizer production facility. The project will produce low-carbon calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer using renewable energy from Paraguay's hydroelectric power grid.

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Organizations

company 11 mentions

Asset management for the low-carbon hydrogen economy

company 5 mentions

European Investment Bank (EIB)

The EU’s long‑term lending institution, financing infrastructure, climate, and development projects inside and outside the EU.

other European Union 5 mentions

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Engineering, procurement, and construction services for industrial projects

other Unknown 1 mention

Promotes economic development through private sector financing of sustainable companies and projects

other Multiple (Latin America and Caribbean focus) 1 mention

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Provides investment, advisory, and asset management services to promote private sector development in emerging markets

other United States (World Bank Group member) 1 mention

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Ammonia produced from green hydrogen, which is generated using electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, representing the ultimate goal for clean shipping fuel.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Fertilizer Production

Manufacturing of nitrogen-based fertilizer by combining ammonia with limestone or other calcium sources. CAN is a common agricultural fertilizer containing both nitrogen and calcium.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

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Often mentioned with · Locations

Villeta (near Asunción)

Villeta (near Asunción)

Often mentioned with · Facilities

Villeta Green Hydrogen Fertilizer Production Plant (Project Villeta)

Often mentioned with · Products

Hydrogen produced through water electrolysis using renewable electricity, with zero associated carbon emissions, to be incorporated into the Baytown facility's diverse hydrogen supply mix.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Fertilizer

Low-carbon nitrogen-based fertilizer produced through green ammonia synthesis using renewable hydroelectric power. Contains both nitrogen and calcium components for agricultural application.

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ATOME PLC (Atome Paraguay SAE)

United Kingdom (parent company, AIM-listed); Paraguay (subsidiary) 1 mention

France 1 mention

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Green Hydrogen Fertilizer: Project Villeta Leading the Charge in Paraguay

3 months 18 days ago

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