EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Project
EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Project
EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Project
*Authorization for Department of If the Project's construction involves the disruption of Fisheries and Oceans Canada From the date of receipt of an
the Harmful Fisheries and aquatic environments, the company may be required to (DFO) recommends that those application, the Minister has 60
Alteration, Oceans obtain authorization from the Minister. engaging in activity that may calendar days to determine if the
Disruption or disrupt fish or fish habitat application is complete, incomplete or
Destruction of Section 35(1) of the Fisheries Act provides that no contact the department early inadequate, and to notify the
Fish Habitat person will carry on any work, undertaking or activity that in the process to determine if applicant of this determination. Once
Fisheries Act, s. results in the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction an application is required. the Minister provides notification that
35 of fish habitat. Where a proponent cannot avoid such the application is complete, the
harmful alteration, disruption or destruction and the If required, applications must Minister has 90 calendar days to
activity is not otherwise authorized under the Fisheries be submitted in writing to the either issue the authorization or notify
Act, it must obtain authorization under Section 35(2)(b) DFO. The information required the applicant in writing that the
of the Fisheries Act prior to the activity. Such can be found on Schedule 1 of authorization is refused.
authorization may be applied for in accordance with the the attached guide:
process set out in the Authorizations Concerning Fish https://www.dfo- Pursuant to Section 4.6 of the
and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations (https://laws- mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/reviews- Authorizations Concerning Fish and
lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2019- revues/applicants-guide- Fish Habitat Protection Regulations,
286/FullText.html). candidats-eng.html the time limit for reviewing the
application will cease to apply in
In the event that the contemplated Project has the some circumstances, such as a
potential to impact fish or fish habitat, we recommend request by the application,
that the Company submit a Request for Project Review amendments are requested, it is
to DFO so that DFO can determine if the Project triggers deemed that further consultation is
any requirements under the Fisheries Act, as described required, or certain aspects of the
above. DFO recommends that an Application for application require further inquiry.
Authorization for serious harm to fish only be pursued Furthermore, the timeline for
after a project review has been completed. approval may be delayed as a result
of input by other federal, provincial or
territorial agencies or environmental
assessment bodies. These
processes may influence details of
the proposed work, undertaking or
activity, or the offsetting plan included
in the application for an authorization.
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* Permits Minister of Schedule 1 to Species At Risk Act ("SARA") lists the A Request for Project Review The timeline for the approval of
Authorizing an Environment wildlife species considered to be at risk, which includes can be submitted to permits is not prescribed within the
Activity Affecting and Climate both terrestrial species and fish and marine mammals in Environment and Climate legislative regime, but we
Listed Wildlife Change or Nova Scotia. Change Canada or DFO to recommend engaging the department
Species Minister of determine whether such a as early as possible within the
Regulations Fisheries and We recommend that the company submit a Request for permit is required. development process if a species at
Species at Risk Oceans Project Review to Environment and Climate Change risk may be disturbed to allow
Act, ss. 32, 33, Canada, of if any portion of the Project will be In some instances, approvals coordination between departments.
58, 73 constructed in the water, DFO, to determine if the under the SARA will be carried
Project triggers SARA requirements. out by DFO in conjunction with
an application for an
Authorization for the Harmful
Alteration, Disruption or
Destruction of Fish Habitat.
*Authorization to Minister of If the Project will require the use of a wastewater system The application requirements Not specified
Deposit Fisheries and or deposit of wastewater, the Company may be required for transitional and temporary
Wastewater Oceans to obtain an Authorization to Deposit effluent containing authorizations can be found at
Systems Effluent deleterious substances in accordance with Section 6(1) Section 25(1) and 35 of the
Regulations of the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, or Wastewater Systems Effluent
(SOR/2012-139), transitional or temporary authorization to deposit under Regulations.
s. 6, s. 23 Section 23(1), where the deposit of deleterious
Fisheries Act substances will only be a temporary occurrence.
Approval of Section 5(1) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods The application must be
Emergency Act, 1992 provides that no person will import, offer for submitted to the Minister in
response transport, handle or transport any dangerous goods writing. The requirements for
assistance plan unless the person complies with all safety requirements an emergency response
Transportation of and security requirements that apply under the assistance plan are identified
Dangerous regulation. under Section 7.3(2) of the
Goods Act, 1992, Transportation of Dangerous
s. 7 Pursuant to Section 7(3) of the Act, the Minister may Goods Regulations
approve an emergency response assistance plan for the (SOR/2001-286:
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Explosives Natural The Explosives Act requires anyone working with Pursuant to Section 28 of the Not specified.
Transportation Resources explosives to have a license, certificate or permit issued Explosives Regulations, 2013
Permit Canada by the Minister of Natural Resources. If the Project will (SOR/2013-211), the
Explosives Act, (NRCan) involve the transportation and storage of explosives, the Company must submit an
s.7 Company will need to obtain an approval to transport application for authorization for
Explosives explosives and a certificate for carrying out the storage the transport and use of an
Regulations, of explosives under Section 7(1) of the Explosives Act. explosive under Part 3 of the
2013 Explosives Regulations, 2013.
For the purposes of the Act, "explosive" means anything
that is made, manufactured, or used to produce an Depending on the nature of
explosion or a detonation or pyrotechnic effect, and the explosive being used and
includes anything prescribed to be an explosive by the the duration, there may be an
regulations, but does not include gases, organic application fee attached to the
peroxides or anything prescribed not to be an explosive Company's application. The
by the regulations. Company should consult the
Table at section 453 of the
Explosives Regulations, 2013
for more information:
https://laws-
lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulatio
ns/SOR-2013-211/page-
32.html?txthl=blasting+blast#s
-453
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Temporary Natural The Explosives Act requires anyone working with Depending on the nature of Not specified.
Blaster's License Resources explosives to have a license, certificate or permit issued the explosive being used and
or Blaster's Canada by the Minister of Natural Resources the duration, there may be an
Permit (NRCan) application fee attached to the
Company's application. The
Company should consult the
Table at section 453 of the
Explosives Regulations, 2013
for more information:
https://laws-
lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulatio
ns/SOR-2013-211/page-
32.html?txthl=blasting+blast#s
-453
*Permit for Minister of Section 5.1 of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 The proponent is required to Not specified
Harmful Activity Environment prohibits intentionally killing migratory birds; destroying submit an application to the
Migratory Birds and Climate migratory bird eggs or nests; or depositing a substance Canadian Wildlife Service
Convention Act, Change that is harmful to migratory birds in an area frequented (CWS), who is the responsible
1994, s. 5.1 Canadian by migratory birds, without authorization from the for reviewing applications on
Wildlife Service Minister of Environment. behalf of the Minister of
Environment and Climate
Pursuant to Section 12(1) of the Migratory Birds Change. The application form
Regulations, enacted pursuant to Section 6(1) of the can be found at the following
Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, a damage or link:
danger permit is required for the scaring or killing (s.
65(1)), egg and nest destruction (s. 70) or relocation of https://www.canada.ca/content
migratory species (s. 71). /dam/eccc/migration/main/natu
re/677aebd4-a9a6-45e6-9458-
2ab405d836c5/947-
onod_application_e_v3.pdf
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https://www.canada.ca/content
/dam/eccc/migration/main/natu
re/677aebd4-a9a6-45e6-9458-
2ab405d836c5/0957-
d_e_20161206.pdf
* Based on the findings of the Environmental Assessment, these permits, licenses, approvals, and agreements may not or likely will not apply to the Project. The
relevant data have been left in for completeness, and to highlight the Proponent’s awareness of potential regulatory requirements.
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Environmental Nova Scotia In accordance with Part IV of the Environment A registration document must The Environmental
Assessment Approval Environment & Act (Nova Scotia), an approval from the Nova be prepared and submitted to Assessment Regulations and
Climate Change Scotia Minister of Environment & Climate the Environmental the Environmental
Environment Act, Part IV Change is required prior to the commencement Assessment Branch of Nova Assessment Panel
of an activity identified in Schedule A to the Scotia Environment & Climate Regulations, pursuant to Part
Environmental Environmental Assessment Regulations. Change. The Project IV of the Nova Scotia
Assessment Regulations registration requirements and Environment Act, set out the
The development of a greenfield hydrogen the types of information to be applicable time frames for
project may trigger the following provisions of included in the registration EAs.
Schedule A to the Environmental Assessment document are set out under
Regulations and require a Class I Section 9(1) of the Activities
environmental assessment ("EA") Designation Regulations and
should be consulted prior to
Section A(1): an industrial storage the design of the Project.
facility that has a total storage capacity
of over 5000 m3 and is intended to https://www.novascotia.ca/Just
hold liquid or gaseous substances, /Regulations/regs/envassmt.ht
such as hydrocarbons or chemicals m#TOC2_1
other than water
Industrial Approval Nova Scotia Activities identified in the Activities Designation The following information must Once the application is
Environment & Regulations require an approval from the accompany an application for complete, the Minister has 60
Climate Change Minister of Environment prior to the industrial approval: business days to render a
commencement of the activity. An Industrial decision on whether to grant
Approval will identify contains terms and the approval. Pursuant to
conditions that the approval holder must follow Site Plan Section 53(3) of the Activities
to prevent adverse effects on the environment Detailed plan Designation Regulations, if
and are required to ensure that an activity is Detailed Activity the Minister is of the opinion
environmentally acceptable and/or the methods Description that further information is
and materials used and wastes generated will required, they may refer the
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not cause adverse environmental effects. Substance Description & application back to the
Substances Released, proponent. The 60-business
Adverse Effect day timeline would then
Pursuant to the Activities Designation restart from the beginning
Regulations, the following may trigger the once the proponent has
requirement for an Industrial Approval: The application form can be submitted a complete
found at the following link: application.
If more than 5,000 litres of hydrogen will be
stored at the proposed facility, an Industrial https://novascotia.ca/nse/petro Once approved, the
Approval will be required, and the approval leum- department will undertake a
holder will be required to post security with regulated/docs/Application- risk assessment of the activity
the provincial government for site Notification-Form.pdf within 90 days of approval to
rehabilitation. determine an inspection
A site with a chemical storage tank system schedule to ensure adherence
with a capacity of 2,000 litres of chemicals to terms and conditions.
in liquid form requires an industrial
approval. Accordingly, if hydrogen will be
stored as a low-temperature liquid as
opposed to a high-pressure gas, the
storage threshold for an Industrial Approval
requirement for hydrogen will be lowered to
2,000 litres.
The construction, operation, or reclamation
of (b) a fertilizer manufacturing plant in
which a substance or a mixture of
substances is manufactured that contains
one or more components of nitrogen,
phosphorus, potassium, or other plant food
that is marketed or represented for use as
a plant nutrient; or (c) a fertilizer storage
facility that has the capacity to store
fertilizer in quantities of 250 tonnes or more
of anhydrous ammonia, or 500 tonnes or
more of granular or pilled ammonia
phosphate or ammonium nitrate or urea
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Water Alteration Nova Scotia Pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Activities The amendments to the The timeline for the approval
Permit Environment and Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 60/2019), Activities Designation of a watercourse alteration will
Climate enacted pursuant to Section 66 of the Regulations (N.S. Reg. vary, and Nova Scotia
(Watercourse, Water Change Environment Act, a Water Alteration Approval is 60/2019) place wetland and Environment & Climate
Resource, Wetland) required by any person who wishes to alter or watercourse alterations under Change should be engaged as
alter the flow of, any of the following: the same section of the Act, early as possible. With respect
Section 5A(2). The to approvals, the department
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Environment Act, s. 105 (a) a watercourse amendments create two indicates that processing of
(b) a water resource avenues for approvals for approvals will take 60
Activities Designation (c) a wetland watercourses and wetlands, business days or less,
Regulations, (N.S. Reg. one requiring the proponent to provided that all the items that
60/2019 A "watercourse" is defined to mean the bed and obtain an approval for either must accompany the
shore of every river, stream, lake, creek, pond, activity or a new streamlined application have been
spring, lagoon or other natural body of water, "notification" process whereby received.
and the water therein, within the jurisdiction of certain activities are exempt
the province, whether it contains water or not. from the approval requirement. The notification form indicates
that the proponent must
A "water resource" is defined to mean means all If the proposed Project provide notice of the Project at
fresh and marine waters comprising all surface requires approval under least five days in advance of
water, groundwater and coastal water. Section 5A(2) of the Activities construction (if only notice is
Designation Regulations for an required). The proponent must
"Wetlands" are considered to be marshes, alteration to either a receive a notification receipt
including salt marshes, swamps, fens, bogs, watercourse, water resource before starting work.
and willow water areas that are saturated with or a wetland, an application for
water long enough to promote wetland or approval must be submitted to
aquatic processes. Nova Scotia Environment &
Climate Change.
Alterations to tidal habitats, such as lagoons,
mud flats and tidal ponds, do not require this The relevant application forms
approval. and a submission checklist
can be found at the following
Recent amendments to the Activities link:
Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 60/2019)
permit proponents to proceed by way of Watercourse Alteration:
notification for certain activities. Section 5B https://novascotia.ca/nse/w
outlines each of the types of activities or atercourse-alteration/
alterations that only require notification and
should be consulted prior to development: Wetland Alteration:
https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/enva https://novascotia.ca/nse/w
ctiv.htm#TOC3_2 ater/docs/Wetland_Alterati
on_Application_Checklist.p
df
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https://novascotia.ca/nse/w
ater/docs/Application-
WaterApproval.pdf
https://novascotia.ca/nse/water
course-
alteration/docs/Notification-
Form.pdf
*Water Withdrawal Nova Scotia Pursuant to Section 5A(1) of the Activities The application requirements Once an application is
Approval Environment & Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 60/2019), are as follows: submitted, the department
Climate Change enacted pursuant to Section 66 of the indicates that the decision to
Environment Act, s. 105 Environment Act, a Water Withdrawal Approval reject or provide the approval
Activities Designation is required by any person who wishes to use or Description of alteration will be made in 60 business
Regulations, (N.S. Reg. alter a watercourse or water resource or the Water Withdrawal Well days or less after an
60/2019 flow of water in a watercourse or water Log # and Withdrawal application is complete. The
resource, for any of the following purposes: Rate timeline will vary based on the
Site Plan application's nature and the
(a) withdrawing or diverting water in a Detailed plan project's complexity, as public
volume greater than 23,000 litres per Environmental consultation may be required.
day from a source of surface water or Assessment Study
groundwater; Rehabilitation Plan
(b) storing water in a volume of 25,000 m3 Contingency Plan
or greater; Description
(c) constructing, modifying or maintaining Details of Site Suitability
a dam and Sensitivity
Public Consultation
This approval applies to surface water and Description
groundwater. Pursuant to Section 5A(1) of
the Activities Designation Regulations, the
use or alteration of a watercourse or "water
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https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/en
vactiv.htm#TOC3_2
https://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/nse/paal182.asp
*Endangered Species Nova Scotia Pursuant to Section 13(1) of the Endangered The department does not The timeline for the approval
Permit Natural Resources Species Act, no person will: provide particulars of the of permits is not prescribed
Endangered Species Act and Renewables application. We recommend within the legislative regime,
(a) kill, injure, possess, disturb, take or engaging the department as but we note that with respect
interfere with or attempt to kill, injure, soon as possible in the to greenfield developments,
possess, disturb, take or interfere development process if a the necessary studies and
with an endangered or threatened protected species may be consultation required before
species or any part or product disturbed. the Minister can approve the
thereof. … issuance of an endangered
species permit may take a
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Dangerous Goods Nova Scotia Pursuant to the Dangerous Goods The application form and The Minister has 60 days to
Approval Environment & Management Regulations, made under Section required materials can be render a decision on whether
Climate Change 84 of the Environment Act, any person or found at the following link: to issue the approval once a
Dangerous Goods persons who wish to construct, operate or
Management completed application is
reclaim a dangerous goods facility, if the facility submitted.
Regulations processes dangerous goods listed in Column I https://novascotia.ca/nse/form
Environment Act of Schedule A in quantities that exceed the s/docs/Application-
quantities listed in Column II of Schedule A for DangerousGoodsApproval.pdf
those goods.
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Dangerous Goods Nova Scotia The Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and Not applicable Mandatory compliance with
Transportation Act, s. 5; Transportation and its regulations applies to the transportation of the provisions of the
Dangerous Goods Infrastructure any substance that constitutes a product, Dangerous Goods
Transportation Renewal substance or organism included by its nature or Transportation Regulations is
Regulations by the regulations in any of the classes listed in required.
Mandatory Compliance Schedule, which is a generic listing of
dangerous substances with properties like
explosiveness, radioactivity and corrosiveness.
It applies to transportation by vehicle on a
highway.
Boilers and Pressure Labour and In Nova Scotia, all boilers and pressure vessels The Company must submit an The department indicates that
Vessels: Equipment Advanced must be installed and inspected at regular installation or inspection upon submitting a completed
Licence Education, intervals as prescribed by the Chief Inspector. request to Labour and application, licenses will be
Boiler and Pressure Technical Safety In addition, all repairs to boilers, pressure Advanced Education. processed in 5 to 10 business
Equipment Regulations, Division, Boiler and vessels, high-pressure piping systems and If all requirements are met, days.
N.S. Reg. 10/2011 Pressure Vessel refrigeration plants must be inspected. and the request is approved
Section (subject to inspection), the
Technical Safety Act
license will be sent to the
applicant by mail.
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Filing of Approved Nova Scotia Pursuant to 6(1) of the Petroleum Management A contingency plan to be filed Not specified.
Contingency Plan Department of Regulations, made under Sections 25 and 84 of with the Department of
Energy, Mines and the Environment Act, every person responsible Energy, Mines and Resources
Resources for a storage facility which has a combined
capacity of 2000 kg of dangerous goods or
waste dangerous goods, a combined capacity
of 2000 L of dangerous goods or waste
dangerous goods; or:
*Permit to Construct Nova Scotia Utility If the Project involves the construction of a The company would be The pipeline construction will
Pipeline and Review Board pipeline as part of the facilities, the Pipeline Act required to submit an require NSUARB approval,
Pipeline Act, ss. 7 & 11 ("NSUARB") requires that a permit be obtained from the application to the UARB. and accordingly, the timeline
NSUARB prior to the construction of a pipeline. Pursuant to the Pipeline for approval will vary.
This permit is applicable to any pipelines that Regulations (Nova Scotia)
will lead from the facility or connect with other made under Section 44 of the
existing infrastructure outside of the facility. Pipeline Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.
345, the UARB will set the
terms of the application and
Notably, proponents will be exempt from this the applicable fees.
approval requirement where the pipeline is
located within a property used for a processing,
marketing, or manufacturing plant or it is part of
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License to Operate Nova Scotia Utility The Pipeline Act also requires that a license be The company would be The license for the pipeline
Pipeline and Review Board obtained from the NSUARB prior to the required to submit an will require NSUARB
("NSUARB") operation of a pipeline. application to the UARB. The approval, and accordingly, the
UARB will set the terms of the timeline for approval will vary.
Pipeline Act, ss. 7 & 11 application and the applicable
fees.
Electrical Permit and/or Nova Scotia Power Under the Electrical Installation and Inspection An application form for a wiring Not specified
Maintenance Permit Inc. ("NSPI") Act, a proponent is prohibited from performing permit can be obtained from
electrical or communications cabling work the electrical inspection utility
Electrical Installation and without first obtaining a permit. office of the relevant
Inspection Act municipality, for property in
No electrical installation nor any alteration or those areas. For the remaining
Electrical Code addition to an electrical installation will be made areas, it can be obtained from
Regulations, ss. 7, 8(2) except in conformity with the Act and the Nova Scotia Power.
Electrical Code Regulations. This includes
ensuring that a contractor meets their duty to
inform an inspector of any alterations or
additions being made to an electrical
installation, as well as the inspector's right of
entry and inspection.
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*Heritage Research Nova Scotia Project proponents are required to notify the The applicable permit Not specified
Permit/ Communities, Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism application forms can be found
Culture, and and Heritage of the proposed Project so that on the Communities, Culture,
Special Places Heritage any areas of historical, archaeological, and Tourism and Heritage
Protection Act. paleontological importance can be identified. If webpage by the following link:
the Project has the potential to impact an
important site, the proponent must obtain a https://cch.novascotia.ca/explo
heritage Research Permit under Section 8 of ring-our-past/special-
the Special Places Protection Act. places/archaeology-permits-
and-guidelines
If any artifacts are discovered during a site
investigation, you must notify the Heritage
Division, Department of Communities, Culture,
Tourism and Heritage. If the discovery is of
known or suspected Mi'kmaw origin, the
Kwilmu'kw Mawklusuaqn Negotiation Office
Archaeology Research Division, Sipekne'katik
First Nation, and Millbrook First Nation should
be notified.
*Archaeological Nova Scotia Following the completion of an Archaeological The applicable permit Not specified
Resource Impact Communities, Resource Impact Assessment, approval from application forms can be found
Assessment Approval Culture, and the Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and on the Communities, Culture,
Heritage Heritage agency is required before Tourism and Heritage
construction. webpage by the following link:
https://cch.novascotia.ca/explo
ring-our-past/special-
places/archaeology-permits-
and-guidelines
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Special Move Permit Nova Scotia Public A Special Move Permit is required to move a The applicable application Applications are normally
Works vehicle which is outside the legal weight or forms can be found at the processed within 1 business
Weights and Dimensions dimension limits, on a public road in Nova following link: day of being received.
of Vehicles Regulations, Scotia, set out in the Weights and Dimensions Applications for exceptional
s. 11 of Vehicles Regulations made pursuant to https://novascotia.ca/sns/acce moves require approval by the
Section 191 of the Motor Vehicle Act. ss/drivers/special-move- Nova Scotia Public Works and
Motor Vehicle Act, s. 191 permits/forms-applications.asp are subject to a 7-day
turnaround depending on their
complexity.
Use of Highway Right-of- Nova Scotia Public In accordance with Sections 41 and 27 of the The application form for a Use 10 business days.
Way Permit/Use of Works Public Highways Act, the Company will be of Highway Right-of-Way
Highway Right-of-Way required to obtain a permit for any activity or Permit can be found at the
for Pole Lines Permit work on a roadway or within a highway right-of- following link:
way, including installing a driveway or erecting
Public Highways Act a structure within 100 metres of any highway. https://novascotia.ca/tran/hotto
pics/lpa/highwayrightofwayper
A separate permit may need to be obtained for mit.pdf
to erect and maintain poles within a highway
right-of-way in Nova Scotia, pursuant to Section
46 of the Public Highway Act.
Electricity Standard Minister of Energy Pursuant to Section 14 of the Renewable In accordance with Section 11 Not specified
Approval Electricity Regulations (N.S. Reg. 110/2021), a of the Renewable Electricity
renewable electricity generator must obtain an Regulations, an application for
Electricity Act and an electricity standard
Renewable Electricity "electricity standard approval" for a generating
facility in order for it to qualify toward the approval must be submitted to
Regulations the Minister. The Company
province's renewable electricity standard.
Provided that the facility meets all criteria of the should consult the department
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Registration of Nova Scotia Power The Wholesale Electricity Market Rules provide Facility registration must be Not specified
Generation Facility System Operator that all generating facilities must be registered completed in accordance with
Participation Agreement ("NSPSO"), an with the NSPSO prior to their first MP-04 Facility Registration,
operating division synchronization. This is an administrative which can be found at the
Electricity Act – following link:
Wholesale Market Rules of Nova Scotia requirement that must be completed prior to
Regulations, ss. 3 and 7 Power Inc. ("NSPI") commercial operation. Provided that the
facilities have been completed pursuant to https://www.nspower.ca/oasis/
and Nova Scotia wholesale-market-documents
Wholesale Electricity NSPI's technical requirements, registration will
Market Rules be processed in the normal course.
Building Plan Approval Nova Scotia Section 12 of the Fire Safety Regulations Prior to the start of 45 business days
Department of require building plans to be submitted for construction, an owner of a
Fire Safety Act and Fire building or facility must provide
Safety Regulations Labour and approval prior to constructing buildings with
Advanced certain occupancy classifications. building plans for the
Education – Office construction or alteration of the
of the Fire Marwill building or facility to the Fire
Building plans must be submitted to the Fire Marshal containing:
Marshal for approval if a control or storage
building associated with a wind power project is a copy of all plans,
constructed to be larger than 600 m2 and is a drawn to scale;
"high-hazard industrial occupancy" building any related
(defined in the National Building Code to be the documents; and
use of a building for storing goods and a covering letter
materials (among other uses) and containing explaining the
sufficient quantities of highly combustible and proposed Project.
flammable or explosive materials which,
because of their inherent characteristics, The application can be
constitute a specific fire hazard). submitted to the following
department:
Compliance with the National Fire Code, as
adapted in Nova Scotia by way of the Fire Building - Fire Safety
Safety Regulations, is mandatory. Office of the Fire Marshal
Municipal Affairs
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Elevator/Lift License Nova Scotia An elevator/lift license is required to operate an Required to submit application Registration of Device:
Department of elevating device. An "elevating device" to Access Nova Scotia/ Labour
Elevator and Lifts Act and Advanced Education. 7-10 Business Days
and Elevators and Lifts Labour and includes:
General Regulations Advanced elevators, comprising
Education – Public All new installations or major Inspection of Device:
(i) passenger elevators, alterations to any class of
Safety Division (ii) freight elevators, and elevating devices in Nova 4-10 Business Days
(iii) material lifts; Scotia must have the design
dumbwaiters; drawings and specifications Licensing:
escalators; registered by the Chief
moving walks; Inspector before work begins. 7-10 Business Days
manlifts;
passenger ropeway; The application form can be
construction and material hoists; found at the following link:
incline lifts; https://novascotia.ca/sns/pdf/a
stage lifts; ns-elevator-company-
platform lifts; licence.pdf
stairchair lifts; and
special elevating devices. Before the license is issues,
Labour and Advanced
Education will conduct an
This license should be obtained if a manlift or initial inspection.
other elevating device is to be used in The costs of the license will
conjunction with turbines. vary by the type of elevating
device and are as follows:
Compliance with the standards set out in the
Elevators and Lifts General Regulations is also Passenger Elevator: $
required. 497.70
Freight Elevator: $ 497.70
Escalator: $ 497.70
Manlift: $ 497.70
Lift for Physically
Disabled: $ 298.65
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Crown Land Disposition NS Department of Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Crown Lands Requests for Crown land 9-12 months
Lease or Permit Lands and Forestry Act, RSNS 1989, c 114, the Minister may issue areas may be initiated by
Crown Lands Act, RSNS – Land Services a grant, deed, lease, license or other submitting an Application for
1989, c 114 Branch conveyance for the disposition of Crown lands the Use or Sale of Crown Land
or any interest in Crown lands. The Minister online. For more information
may also issue a permit under the Crown Lands about how to submit an
Act to dispose of materials on Crown Lands. application online, please see:
http://novascotia.ca/natr/land/a
pplication.asp
Letter of Authority NS Department of An interim authority that allows the holder to See above for Crown Land 1 month
Crown Lands Act, RSNS Lands and Forestry perform certain activities on Crown land and Disposition Lease or Permit
1989, c 114 – Land Services can include activities such as testing whether a
Branch project is feasible.
* Based on the findings of the Environmental Assessment, these permits, licenses, approvals, and agreements may not or likely will not apply to the Project. The relevant data have
been left in for completeness, and to highlight the Proponent’s awareness of potential regulatory requirements.
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Occupancy Relevant An occupancy permit is required to Required prior to building occupancy; In-Person N/A
Permit Municipality occupy a building (e.g., inspection occurs at completion of building construction.
control/equipment building) after There is a $50 application fee.
construction.
Blasting Permit Relevant The Company may need to obtain a N/A N/A
and Notification Municipality blasting permit from the relevant
municipality before undertaking any
blasting work. Reference should be
made to the applicable by-law in the
municipality.
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Zoning/Rezoning Relevant Obtain confirmation of the zoning Consult the relevant municipality in which the Project will N/A
Municipality applicable to the specific be carried out.
property/properties that will make up
the Project lands.
Subdivision of Relevant Municipal subdivision approval will Consult the relevant municipality in which the Project will N/A
Lots to be Municipality be required for any proposals to be carried out.
Leased subdivide an area of land.
* Based on the findings of the Environmental Assessment, these permits, licenses, approvals, and agreements may not or likely will not apply to the Project. The relevant data have
been left in for completeness, and to highlight the Proponent’s awareness of potential regulatory requirements.
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APPENDIX D
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS
Environnemental Management Plan DATE, 2022
EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project – Phase 1
EverWind Fuels Company Project # 22-8516
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3.3 Municipal Legislation ........................................................................................................1
3.4 Additional Regulations and Guidelines .............................................................................1
3.5 Required Environmental Licences, Authorizations, Permits and Approvals ....................1
4.0 KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................1
4.1 Project Manager ...............................................................................................................1
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4.2 Construction Manager ......................................................................................................1
4.3 Environmental Lead ..........................................................................................................1
4.4 Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) Manager ............................................................1
4.5 Emergency Response Team (ERT) .................................................................................1
4.6 Area Lead .........................................................................................................................1
4.7 Public Communications Coordinator (PCC) .....................................................................1
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4.8 Other Personnel ................................................................................................................1
5.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & ACTIVITIES ...........................................................................1
5.1 Project Background & Location ........................................................................................1
5.2 Project Components .........................................................................................................1
5.3 Description of Activities.....................................................................................................1
5.4 Schedule of Activities ........................................................................................................1
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7.6.6 Conduct of Committee Members ..............................................................................2
7.6.7 Dispute Resolution Amongst Members ....................................................................2
7.6.8 Terms of Reference ..................................................................................................2
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ......................................................................................2
8.1 Archaeology ......................................................................................................................2
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................2
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9.1 Air Quality & Dust Management Plan ...............................................................................2
9.2 Blasting Management Plan ...............................................................................................2
9.3 Emergency Response & Contingency Plan......................................................................2
9.4 Erosion & Sediment Control Plan .....................................................................................2
9.5 Freshwater Ecology Management Plan ............................................................................2
9.6 Spill Prevention and Response Plan ................................................................................2
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9.7 Terrestrial Habitat & Wildlife Protection Plan....................................................................2
9.8 Waste Management Plan .................................................................................................2
9.9 Water Well Survey Plan ....................................................................................................2
9.10 Greenhouse Gas Management Plan ................................................................................2
10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & MONITORING .........................................................2
10.1 Environmental Compliance Monitoring .............................................................................3
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EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project – Phase 1
EverWind Fuels Company Project # 22-8516
LIST OF TABLES
TBD
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: EverWind Point Tupper Environmental Program
LIST OF APPENDICES
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Appendix 1: Environmental Policy Statement
Appendix 2: Air Quality & Dust Management Plan
Appendix 3: Blasting Management Plan
Appendix 4: Emergency Response & Contingency Plan
Appendix 5: Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
Appendix 6: Freshwater Ecology Management Plan
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Appendix 7: Spill Prevention & Response Plan
Appendix 8: Terrestrial Habitat & Wildlife Protection Plan
Appendix 9: Waste Management Plan
Appendix 10: Water Well Survey Plan
Appendix 11: Greenhouse Gas Management Plan
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Appendix 12: Revision Request Form
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APPENDIX E
LANDRIE LAKE WATER QUALITY
EverWind Fuels - Point Tupper Green Ammonia Project - Phase 1
Prefeasibility Report (FEL1)
2022-08-25
Table 4-6 - Electrolysis unit demineralized water specification [Ref. Nel Hydrogen, EWF-
NA-Z-FD-0001 Rev. 02]
H368078-0000-100-066-0001, Rev. 0
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APPENDIX F
HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA SPEC REPORTS
Overview
Sustainable Energy Systems
Status: October 2022
Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG. Unrestricted use © Siemens Energy, 2022
Why Hydrogen?
Up to 50% of final energy consumption could be electrified
>90% >10 GW 70 m t
Consumption of hydrogen in Global hydrogen project pipeline Global hydrogen demand 20181
industries (e.g., ammonia
production and petrol refineries)1
1 IEA – WEO19
Other 9%
Buildings 6%
Transport 25%
Industry 18%
Sector
Coupling
Power 42%
36 Giga tons
total energy-related
emissions in 2019
10.2 Giga tons
QATAR
Qatar Vision 2030
70 m t5
• Coal gasification as part of chemical processes storage of curtailed renewables
in the steel industry
90% Industry6
48% Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)3 • Includes chemical, refineries,
Synthesis from steam and natural gas, metal processing and others
today most economic method • Expected growth due to CO2
emissions regulations
Intermittent Grid
Renewables stabilization
H2 Industry
generation
Wind Solar
H2
Mobility
PEM
Hydro
Geo- electrolysis
thermal
Biomass
Continuous
Renewables
Energy
Siemens Energy covers most value chain parts to deliver Hydrogen/Power-to-X projects on a turnkey basis
Solution provider for Wind Park Power Grid Electrolysis Compression Synthesis H2 Re-electrification
H2 economy (i.e. & Storage
• Onshore wind • Transmission • Partnering • Heavy-duty, industrial
hydrogen production, PEM technology • H2 Compressors • e-Ammonia
• Offshore wind • Distribution • Silyzer 300 and aeroderivative H2
Power-to-liquids, H2 (reciproc./radial) • e-Methanol
• Substations • Electrical • Thermal/Battery gas turbines
re-electrification) (Siemens Gamesa)
• Transformers • e-Gasoline
equipment storage • Sustainable • H2 Combined Cycle
• One face to the customer • Grid • Auxiliary systems Aviation Fuel Power Plants
• Overall system Other RES management
Auxiliary Systems • other e-Fuels • H2 Combined Heat &
optimization
• Hydrogen storage • External supply Power (CHP)
• Integration of own and • Solar PV
• Water treatment for N2, CO2 • Thermal storage
external partners portfolio • Solar CSP
• Mech. equipment
(components) • Fuel cells (ext.)
• Hybrid configurations • Electr. equipment
• Hydro Power
• Green Energy Certification (External Sourcing)
(components)
• Maintenance contracts
• O&M concepts
Turnkey / Solution offering
Own/majority owned portfolio JV/minority owned portfolio Portfolio from external partners Sustainable Energy Systems 8
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Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis
The efficient way for green hydrogen
1973 • Electrodes are attached on both sides of the proton exchange membrane
• Proton exchange membrane is the electrolyte
• Proton exchange membrane acts as separator to prevent mixing
J. H. Russell released his works to
of the gas products
PEM electrolysis and the high
potential.
17.5 MW >75.5 %
plant power demand plant efficiency
24 stacks 335 kg
to build a full stack hydrogen per hour
array
High Voltage
Transformer
Infrastructure/
Medium Voltage
Logistics
Transformer
& Rectifier Cooling
Control
System
Storage
Electrolyzer
Buffer Gas
Compression
purification
Civil Work
Water
treatment
>55 m liters
• Huge wind energy potential in Magallanes • Production of e-gasoline and e-methanol
• Existing industry and port infrastructure at one of the best spots worldwide
for wind energy
e-fuel per year planned from 2025 Perfect conditions to export green energy • Co-developer Siemens Energy realizing
from Chile to the world the system integration from wind energy
228 Nm3
mobility and re-electrification with the largest • Production of green hydrogen via photo
pure hydrogen gas motor today (280 kW) voltaic during daytime, storage of hydrogen
• Installation of world’s first PEM electrolysis (93 m³ @ 35 bar) and re-electrification
of green hydrogen per hour plant in the hot and harsh conditions of the UAE during nighttime
• R&D nature of the project in combination with a
very tight implementation period (MoU signed
Feb. 2018, commissioning May 2021, Expo
since Oct 2021)
6 MW Installed:
Product:
2019
Silyzer 300
Supply grid services
1,200 Nm3
technologies which replace carbon by green • Highly dynamic power consumption –
hydrogen as basis for further upscaling to enabling grid services
industrial dimensions • State-of-the-art process control technology
of green hydrogen per hour • Installation and integration into an existing based on SIMATIC PCS 7
coke oven gas pipeline at the steel plant
• High electrolysis system efficiency of 80%
This project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking under grant
agreement No 735503. This Joint Undertaking receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020
research and innovative program and Hydrogen Europe and NERGHY
1,835 Nm3
• Oxygen and low-temperature waste heat to grid services
be reused by nearby industrial operations • One of the largest Hydrogen production
• Potential to expand to supply up to 2,000 plants of Germany
of green hydrogen per hour tons of green hydrogen
20 MW
Product: Silyzer 300
up to
based on Silyzer 3001 Potential Solutions
335 kg
• Connect hydrogen production to both existing • Operation of a full 24-stack array Silyzer 300
hydrogen and oxygen pipelines • Electrolyzer will be integrated into existing
• First step: up to 20 MW capacity local hydrogen and oxygen pipeline
of green hydrogen per hour • Potential to expand to 30 MW total planned infrastructure of Air Liquide
capacity • First electrolyzer to be built in the framework
of the partnership between Air Liquide and
2,680 kg
Siemens Energy
• One of the largest renewable hydrogen and
oxygen production plants of Germany
of green oxygen per hour 1 plant incl. additional auxiliaries such as compression for
hydrogen and oxygen
Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy Sustainable Energy Systems 20
October 2022 Unrestricted use © Siemens Energy, 2022
KASSØ POWER-TO-X
First large-scale e-Methanol project
in Europe
Reference Applications
partner network
Automation of fabrication
supply chain
Technological improvements
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specifically reflect those described, or which may undergo modification in the
course of further development of the products. The requested performance
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K-GreeN™-Feasibility Study for Green
Ammonia Plant
Contents
1 ABOUT KBR ........................................................................................................................... 3
4 DESIGN BASIS.......................................................................................................................22
8 UTILITY SUMMARY...............................................................................................................42
17 ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................................64
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Design Scheme
The scheme selected for this study features the following characteristics:
1. Green ammonia will be produced from green hydrogen, which will be generated via Water
Electrolysis with constant availability of renewable power (Not in KBR scope).
2. Hydrogen from Electrolyser will be available at 7 bar(g) and then sent to Synthesis gas
compression. Hydrogen will be supplied by EverWind, using NEL Electrolysers.
3. Nitrogen from ASU will also be available at 7 bar(g) and then sent to Synthesis gas
compression.
4. /N mixture in the synthesis gas compressor will be at the ratio of 3:1 and mix with the
unconverted recycle gas in the Recycle compressor.
5. Ammonia synthesis is based on KBR proprietary design including vertical converter, unitized
chiller, and converter catalyst.
6. The number of equipment in synloop is minimized by use of Unitized Chiller.
7. The loop allows generation of superheated steam which can be used for operating turbine.
Steam Turbine output is being used by Turbo-Generator to generate electrical power, to be
exported to grid in OSBL. The loop provides high flexibility with ramp rate changes at 1.5%
per minute.
8. The loop can also be turndown to very minimum capacity to 10% if needed which will help
in optimizing the hydrogen storage if needed.
9. Transfer of Product Ammonia at Ammonia Storage system.
The vendors were contacted, for few major items, to receive technical details and budgetary
costs, and for other items, KBR past references were being used, while the preliminary sizing
of equipment in the ammonia synthesis were carried out in-house for the basis of costing.
The utilities were integrated within the Ammonia ISBL to an extent possible to minimize
CAPEX.
KBR can also offer a Digital Plant Control Suite, providing optimized design and reliable
operation through dynamic simulation model, Integrated Control System, Reliability,
Availability and Maintainability Analysis (Figure 1). This digitalization solution makes possible
to maximize the production of ammonia based on renewable power availability and minimize
the need for power and hydrogen storage.
The core of each ammonia plant is the synthesis loop (“Synloop”), where hydrogen ( ) and
nitrogen ( ) are partially converted to ammonia ( ) according to the following
exothermic reaction:
+ 2
Since the conversion is equilibrium-limited, the unconverted reactants are separated from
the ammonia product and recycled back to the reactor after purging inert (such as argon), if
any.
Alkaline Based
Uses a liquid electrolyte solution such as potassium
hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NAOH), and
water (Figure 3-1).
The hydrogen is produced in a “cell” which consists
of an anode, cathode, and membrane. These cells
are typically arranged in series in a “cell stack” to
generate more hydrogen and oxygen
When current is applied on a cell stack, the
hydroxide ions move through electrolyte from the
cathode to the anode of each cell, with hydrogen gas
bubbles generated on cathode side of the Figure 3-1 Alkaline based electrolysis
electrolyser and oxygen gas at the anode as shown
in attached figure.
Solid Oxide
Solid Oxide electrolyser uses solid ceramic material
as the electrolyte (Figure 3-3)
Electrons from the external circuit combine with
water as the cathode to form hydrogen gas and
negatively charge ions. Oxygen then passes through
the solid ceramic membrane and reacts at anode to
form oxygen gas and generate electrons for the
external circuit.
Figure 3-3- Solid Oxide Electrolysis
Alkaline based process, at least the “generation 2”, is a mature technology and has been in
market for 40+ years. As such, there is a very limited scope for potential improvements in the
technology in terms of efficiency and CAPEX. While Solid oxide Electrolysers have great
potential to become potentially more efficient than PEM and Alkaline, it is relatively new
technology and not proven at commercial level yet. New generation of alkaline technology
shows potential but are not commercially proven either. AEM or Anion Exchange Membrane
is in development with different scales of TRL (Technology Readiness).
PEM’s technology offers high efficiency. However, the CAPEX is currently higher than
Alkaline. Nonetheless, there is large potential for PEM technology to significantly reduce the
costs in coming future and becoming on the medium-term the most cost-effective.
Considering its efficiency, flexibility and operability, PEM seems the optimum solution for
large green ammonia plant in a the medium-term.
The reaction takes place over the Fe based catalyst. The reaction is exothermic and is limited
by the chemical equilibrium, therefore only part of the hydrogen and nitrogen can be
converted into ammonia by passing through the catalyst bed. The chemical equilibrium, or
ammonia formation, is favour by high pressure and low temperature. However, the reaction
velocity is enhanced by high temperature. Therefore, there is optimum inlet temperature for
each bed at which the maximum ammonia conversion can be obtained per pass. Two built-
in heat exchangers and facilities are provided for bed inlet temperature optimization.
The ammonia concentration in the effluent gas exiting last bed reaches about ~18 - 19 molar
percent due to synthesis reaction over the catalyst. The converter effluent then enters the
MP steam boiler/superheater, where MP steam is generated & superheated at a pressure of
45.5 Barg and 370°C which is then utilized in generating electrical power in turbogenerator.
The converter effluent gas is further cooled and condensed in the Ammonia Unitized Chiller.
This specially designed exchanger provides cooling of the converter effluent through
interchange of heat with synthesis gas returning from the Ammonia Separator, and boiling
ammonia liquid at two different temperature levels.
Synthesis Converter
KBR has wide portfolio of ammonia converters for both Horizontal and Vertical
configurations. For the small capacities, KBR uses vertical converter design. The converter
has been designed to achieve a high conversion of ammonia with very low pressure drop.
The converter contains a removable catalyst basket within the pressure shell. The converter
is designed so that the internal catalyst basket and intercoolers can be removed from the
pressure shell through a flanged opening on one end of the reactor.
The converter is intercooled and has two or three equilibrium stages. Integral with the basket
are the one / two intercoolers. An annular space exists between the cylindrical catalyst basket
and the high-pressure shell to provide a path for feed gas cooling the shell.
The converter primarily uses 1.5 to 3 mm size promoted magnetite-based catalyst. The
catalyst volume is chosen for end of the life conditions (typical 20 years). Each catalyst bed
is supported on Profile Wire Screens. The process flow is downwards through each bed. All
the feed gas passes through each of the catalyst beds.
The basic concept of the Unitized Chiller is the use of concentric tubes and a
compartmentalized shell to replace several equipment items with one. The converter
effluent flows through the annuli of the concentric tubes, and the recycle gas flows through
the inner tubes. Refrigeration ammonia at various temperatures boils on the shell side in
several compartments. Thus, the converter effluent is simultaneously cooled by two media,
the recycle gas and ammonia refrigerant.
NH3 from
Refrigerant
Receiver
Recycle to NH3
Syn-loop
Separator
From Synthesis
Loop NH3 Product
KBR Unitized Chiller
KBR has used the Unitized Chiller in numerous ammonia plants since 1978.
Turndown Capability
Turndown operation of ammonia synthesis loop is important when the renewable energy is
not available. To minimize the requirement of hydrogen storage, it is required to turn down
the operation of ammonia plant. Synloop has been designed to be able to operate with a
minimum turndown ratio to cope with the variable availability of hydrogen generated. Some
key features of that design are:
KBR proven design for operation range from 30% to 100%. Lower turndown is also
possible
Electric heater with fast operation employed to prevent loss of reaction in ammonia
converter during ramp-up / ramp-down.
As long as the design conditions of material are not exceeded, minimal impact on plant
integrity is expected.
It is possible to operate the Ammonia plant within an operating range of 30 to 110%.
However, not all pieces of equipment can be turn-downed to 30%. In particular, most of
rotary equipment operate at a minimum turn-down of 70-80%, hence power
consumption cannot be reduced proportionally to the capacity, unless redundant pieces
Units Remark
Design capacity for EverWind Fuels Green Ammonia Plant for feasibility
1. Ammonia Capacity MTPD 600 report generation
Guarantee Case
Cold Ammonia MTPD 600
Delivery Pressure at B.L. bar (g) 5
Temperature at B.L. ºC -33.3
2. Synthesis Gas
2.1 Flow : H2 from Electrolysis (By Client) Min Normal Max Design
kg/hr 4451 2 Pure Hydrogen requirement for 600 MTPD ammonia capacity 2
Composition : H2 from Electrolysis (By Client) Min Normal Max Design
H2 vol% 99.9997 Hydrogen will be oil free
O2 ppmv 2.00 Design Basis will be updated in next phase of engineering for Hydrogen
H2O ppmv 1.00 actual composition by client. The impact on Ammonia plant will depend
on type of impurity. For example, if Nitrogen is impurity, there is no impact
Supply Pres at B.L. (Min/Nor/Max/Mech.Design) bar (g) 7.0 as nitrogen is feed to ammonia plant. However, Argon will have some
Supply Temp (Min/Nor/Max/Mech.Design) °C 25 30 impact, which may result in more purge flow if argon is significantly high.
Oxides will have impact on catalyst life. If higher oxides, catalyst volume
2.2 Composition : N2 from ASU (By KBR) may have to be increased. 2
N2 vol% 99.99
O2 ppmv 2.00
Ar ppmv 97.00
H2O ppmv 1.00
Total:
3. Ambient
Max. Temperature (Dry bulb max) °C 33.0
Min. Temperature (Dry bulb min) °C -24.3
Design Wet Bulb Temperature °C 25.0 Design Air temperature will be 25 C for designing of ASU and Air Cooler
Relative Humidity (Norm / Max / Min) % 77.5% 83.6% 85.0% Design Relative humidity for design purpose is 85%
Max Temperature for Mechanical / Civil / Structural °C -24.3 33 Survival temperature -30 C
Min Temperature for winterization °C -24.3 33 Survival temperature -30 C
4. Barometric Pressure
Design mbar 1010.7 1016.2
5. Cooling Water
Supply Temperature, max. °C 24.0 Treated circulating Cooling Water will be provided at BL.
Return Temperature (return header) °C 34.0
Return temperature individual user °C No specific requirement
Supply Pressure Bar (g) 4.5
Return Pressure Bar (g) 2.5
Chloride Content ppmw XX max To be finalized in next phase of engineering
CW fouling factor m2-hr-ºC/kcal XX max To be finalized in next phase of engineering
6. Demineralized Water
Design Pressure at Battery limit Bar (g) 7.0 Quality of DMW required to be finalized in next phase of engineering.
Supply Temperature, max. °C 25
7. Power Supply
Power Supply By Client Remark Please refer Electrical Load Summary / Utility Summary for details
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600 MTPD Ammonia Synloop 15-Jul-22
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K-GreeN™-Feasibility Study for Green
Ammonia Plant
5 Process Flow Diagram
Preliminary Process Flow Diagram of Ammonia Plant, ASU, and Ammonia Storage along
with main parameters are attached below:
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Ammonia is produced from Hydrogen and Nitrogen as feedstock. The Hydrogen is produced from
Electrolyzers unit and Nitrogen is produced from Air Separation Unit. The feedstock for the
integrated Green Ammonia solution is the Electric power produced using renewable energy and
Portable water supplied by client.
Ammonia Product
The ammonia product is normally produced as 600 MTPD all cold ammonia and supplied at
Ammonia plant battery limit at -33 oC and 5 Bara.
The ammonia product quality is 99.8 wt% (min), 0.1-0.2 wt% water (max), 5 ppmw oil (max) and
1 ppmw Iron (max).
The process of the ammonia synthesis loop is based on KBR’s commercially proven synthesis
loop design. The ammonia synthesis loop is designed to produce 600 MTPD Cold ammonia with
Syngas. In normal operation, cold ammonia is sent to offsite atmospheric ammonia storage tanks
at -33°C. The Ammonia Synthesis unit shall be designed to operate between 30 to 105% of
nominal capacity.
All the components of the ammonia synloop are based on well proven technology features. The
synthesis gas compressor and the ammonia refrigerant compressor are motor driven. All other
pumps/machines also have motor as drivers.
The process design flow and conditions for the normal end of run (EOR) condition at the Cold
ammonia product temperature of -33°C is illustrated on the process flow diagram drawings of FD-
1, FD-2 & FD-3.
Air separation unit (ASU) is a well-known proven process to make pure N2 from air. The Nitrogen
Generation Plant utilizes the standard cryogenic distillation technology, which enables the
separation of air into its main components: nitrogen and waste gas (mixture of nitrogen, oxygen,
and argon). While the nitrogen is sent to the downstream process, waste gas is used to regenerate
the air purification device.
Ambient air is filtered of particulate matter in the air suction filter and compressed in a compressor.
The compressed air then flows through a water separator to remove entrained water. Heat from
the compression will be removed in shell/tube heat exchanger.
Following the water separator, the air then feeds to one of two pre-purifier beds. Water vapor,
carbon dioxide, some nitrous oxide and some hydrocarbons in the air will be removed in this
section. While one bed is in service and is treating the feed air stream, the other bed is undergoing
regeneration by waste stream from cold box.
After passing through the bed, the air pass through a dust filter. Then it enters the cold box where
air will be separated into product nitrogen and waste gas. Waste gas from cold box will be used
as regeneration gas for pre-purifier regeneration.
ASU shall have the capability to produce liquid Nitrogen. This liquid nitrogen shall be stored in
tank for use as utility nitrogen during start-up and shut down of Ammonia Plant.
Synthesis gas having hydrogen and nitrogen at ratio of 3:1 at pressure of 8 bar is compressed to
the synthesis loop pressure in the Synthesis Gas Compressor, 103-J, which is a 5-stage
centrifugal compressor. In the first four stages along with its intercoolers, the gas is compressed
to around 143.5 Bara. Recycle gas from the synthesis loop is added to the make-up syngas before
the last wheel of the final casing, and then the mixed syngas is compressed to 150.0 Bara in the
recycle wheel.
Anti-surge system is provided to protect the machine during start-up and turndown operations to
allow cooled discharge and or recycle gases be spilled back to the suctions of each stage to
prevent the compressor from going into surge. Normally all the anti-surge valves should be closed
though.
The compressor is driven by a motor, 103-JM, equipped with VFD (Variable Frequency drive) to
minimize power consumption at reduced loads.
Ammonia Synthesis
Make-up and recycle gas from the syngas compressor is preheated to about 236°C by heat
exchange with the converter effluent in the Converter Feed / Effluent Exchanger, 121-C before
going to the converter. Ammonia concentration in the feed to the converter is about 3.84 molar
percent.
The reaction takes place over the Fe based catalyst. The reaction is exothermic and is limited by
the chemical equilibrium, therefore only part of the hydrogen and nitrogen can be converted into
ammonia by passing through the catalyst bed. The chemical equilibrium, or ammonia formation,
is favored by high pressure and low temperature. However, the reaction velocity is enhanced by
high temperature. Therefore, there is optimum inlet temperature for each bed at which the
maximum ammonia conversion can be obtained per pass. One built-in heat exchanger and
hot/cold shot facilities are provided for bed inlet temperature optimization.
Before entering converter, the feed gas from 121-C is split into two streams. The feed stream
passes through the annulus of 105-D, cooling the outer shell and is then preheated against 1st
bed effluent in the Ammonia Converter Bed 1 Interchanger, 122-C. The second stream
(normally no flow) is not preheated and is fed directly to the inlet of 1st bed to control the inlet
temperature. The two streams are mixed, and the total gas passes through catalyst in the 1 st
bed.
By adjusting the two-way split of converter feed to 105-D and by adjusting BFW flow and bypass
around the Converter effluent/BFW Preheater exchanger 123-C3, the inlet temperature to each
of the beds can be individually controlled.
The ammonia concentration in the effluent gas exiting last bed reaches about 18.5 molar percent
due to synthesis reaction over the catalyst. The converter effluent then enters the 123-C1/C2
where MP steam is generated & superheated at a pressure of 44.9 Barg and 370°C which is then
utilized in generating electrical power in Turbo-Generator, 301-JG through Steam Turbine for 301-
JT.
The converter effluent then enters the 123-C3 where heat is recovered to preheat BFW water.
The converter effluent is cooled to about 262°C in these exchangers. Converter effluent is further
cooled to 80°C by heat exchange with converter feed from the syngas compressor discharge in
the Ammonia Converter Feed/Effluent Exchanger, 121C.
The converter effluent from 121-C is then cooled to about 29°C by cooling water in the Ammonia
Converter Effluent Cooler, 124-C. Because of the high conversion obtained in 105-D, the dew
point of the converter effluent is above the outlet temperature of 124-C. This causes the
condensation of ammonia to start in 124-C and saves refrigeration duty downstream.
The converter effluent gas is further cooled and condensed in the Ammonia Unitized Chiller, 120-
C. This specially designed exchanger provides cooling of the converter effluent through
interchange of heat with synthesis gas returning from the Ammonia Separator, 146-D, and boiling
ammonia liquid at two different temperature levels (14.7ºC and -6.1ºC). By its unitized design, it
replaces two separate exchangers, two refrigerant drums, feed/effluent exchangers, and the
interconnecting piping.
Mechanically, the 120-C consists of multiple concentric tubes, which run through the boiling
ammonia compartments. Synthesis gas recycle vapors from the downstream Primary Separator,
146-D, pass through the center tubes counter currently to the converter effluent as it flows through
the annular space between tubes. Thus, the synthesis gas is being cooled from the larger outside
tube by boiling ammonia and from the inside tube by cold recycle vapor from the primary
separator. The condensed gas exit temperature of the unitized chiller is 0ºC, with the liquid
ammonia product disengaged from the synthesis gas in 146-D immediately downstream of the
exchanger.
The inert quantity in feed is very less, hence there is no requirement of purge gas from synthesis
loop.
The remaining vapor from 146-D, containing approximately 5.06 mol% ammonia, is reheated in
the unitized chiller to about 33°C as described above and routed back to the synthesis gas
compressor, where it is mixed with the fresh makeup syngas and compressed in the final stage
of the compressor.
Liquid ammonia from 146-D is depressurized and flashed to a pressure of 15 Bara in 147-D. The
liquid ammonia product from 147-D is sent to 120-CF1 & the ammonia Refrigerant Receiver, 149-
D. 147-D overhead flashed vapor, primarily contains dissolved synthesis gas, is recycled back to
the syngas compressor suction.
Ammonia Refrigeration
The refrigeration system consists of a 3-stage centrifugal compressor, 105-J driven by electric
motor 105-JM, equipped with VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) to minimize power consumption at
reduced loads, along with:
As previously described, the converter effluent is chilled and condensed in the unitized chiller
120-C by using two levels of ammonia refrigerant. Vapors from the shell side compartments of
120-CF1 & 120-CF2 are routed to second & third stage of Ammonia Refrigerant Compressor 105-
J respectively. The ammonia vapor is ultimately compressed to about 12.98 Bara and condensed
by cooling water in the refrigerant condenser, 127-C. The condensed ammonia from 127-C goes
to the refrigerant receiver 149-D.
149-D receives condensed ammonia from 127-C at 30°C. A part of Cold ammonia liquid from the
ammonia letdown drum 147-D is used in stripping section of 149-D, rest is sent to 120-CF1.
Liquid ammonia from bottom of 149-D is routed to 120-CF2 and used as refrigerant.
The small amount of non-condensable gas in the ammonia accumulator goes to OSBL / Flare.
Production of -33.0°C cold ammonia liquid product is accomplished by flashing the ammonia
liquids from 120-C cold compartment (120-CF1) to atmospheric pressure in the atmospheric
ammonia flash drum, 152-D. The flashed vapor from 152-D is compressed by the ammonia
Refrigeration compressor 105-J first stage. Cold ammonia liquid product from 152-D is pumped
by Cold ammonia pump 124-J/JA and sent to the Ammonia Storage Tanks, 2100-F/FA.
The ammonia refrigeration system is designed to produce all cold ammonia product at the 600
MTPD design capacity as well as compress 1000 kg/h of BOG from storage.
Start-up Heater
An Electrical Start-up Heater, 102-B, is provided for preheating ammonia synthesis gas for
ammonia converter catalyst reduction and for normal plant start up. Normally the startup heater
is idle at full load.
A fresh charge of ammonia synthesis catalyst needs to be activated or reduced. The gas is
circulated through the synthesis loop by 103-J and is heated up in Startup Heater 102-B. The
conditions in the converter are controlled carefully to obtain a proper heating and reduction rate
of the catalyst. The catalyst beds are reduced in sequence. The reduction generates water, which
is separated in 146-D. To reduce the time needed for catalyst reduction, the converter bed #1 is
charged with pre-reduced catalyst.
102-B is also used during subsequent plant start-ups, to heat the catalyst in the converter to a
temperature where the synthesis reaction is self-sustaining.
For capacities below 70%, start-up heater shall be started to provide adequate heat to sustain
reaction in the Ammonia converter depending upon the operating pressure. However, the plant
can be turndown to 20% without significantly reducing the loop pressure. This avoids use of start
heater and also avoids fatigue stresses to equipments.
Ammonia Storage
Two Ammonia storage tanks, 2100-F/FA, with capacity of 28,000 MT, are considered at the site
to store cold ammonia production at full capacity i.e., 600 MTPD for around 65 days, considering
maximum tank filling capacity as 70%.
The Ammonia Storage Tanks will be a done roof, double wall double integrity storage tank and it
operates at slightly positive pressure, i.e., 300 mmwc. The ammonia storage tanks will be
protected from overpressure or vacuum by pressure / vacuum relief valves.
The double wall atmospheric ammonia storage tanks are well proven method of ammonia
storage. The tanks with double integrity walls provide minimum risk of ammonia leakage and
widely acceptable method of ammonia storage.
Transfer of ammonia from the storage tanks to Ship will be performed by two liquid Ammonia
Transfer Pumps, 2101-J/JA, one operating and one standby.
During Normal operation, the vapor generated will travel to Ammonia plant and will be
compressed and condensed in Ammonia Refrigeration system. Condensed ammonia will be
transferred back to storage tank. If the pressure in Ammonia Storage Tanks continues rise, the
Ammonia Storage Refrigeration Package, 2100-L will be started automatically. Vapor will be
condensed, subcooled in 2100-L and returned as liquid ammonia to the storage tanks.
The Ammonia Storage Flare system consists of the Ammonia Storage Flare KO Drum, 5105-D,
a Flame Front Generator and Ammonia Storage Flare, 5102-L.
The Ammonia Storage Flare is provided for safe incineration of ammonia vapors, in the event of
Ammonia Storage Refrigeration Package is not available. Ammonia vented / discharged from low
pressure equipment (such as ammonia storage tanks) and piping is sent to Ammonia Storage
Flare.
Utility Systems
Steam:
The steam system is shown on steam balance flow diagram FD-2
The header conditions are:
Pressure Temperature
(Barg) (ºF)
Medium Pressure (MP) Steam Header 44.9 370
Low Pressure (LP) Steam (Blowdown Flash) 3.0 198
MP steam is generated by recovering waste heat from ammonia converter effluent in series of
exchanger 123-C1/C2/C3. MP steam is generated in Ammonia converter effluent / MP steam
generator,123-C2 at 45.4 Barg and 259°C. Saturated steam produced is then superheated to
370°C in Ammonia converter effluent / MP steam superheater, 123-C1 (integral with 123-C2).
The superheated steam is then used to generate power in Turbo-Generator 301-JG, through
Steam Turbine, 301-JT. Approximately 4093 kW of power is generated. The generator is driven
in MP-condensing steam turbine. The exhaust steam from turbine is condensed in surface
condenser 301-JTC and condensed steam in sent back to polisher unit for using back as demin
water.
The above scheme is provided, as there is no steam export from the Ammonia plant.
Blowdown from 123-C2 goes to MP steam Blowdown drum, 186-D. A very small amount of LP
steam is generated because of flash in 186-D which is sent to LP Steam Header and 186-D
bottoms is exported to OSBL.
Polished / DMW water from the Polisher Unit Storage Tank flows to the Deaerator, 101-U. The
deaerator pressure is maintained at 1.7 Barg, which results in a saturation temperature of 130 ºC.
The de-aerated water or Boiler Feed Water is pumped by a motor driven Boiler Feed Water Pump,
104-J, and is preheated in 123-C3 to about 250ºC and goes to 123-C2 for steam generation.
Different Chemicals are added in 101-U to achieve Boiler Feed Water Quality.
Cooling water:
The cooling water system is shown in FD-3. Cooling water is supplied to the battery limit at
temperature of 24°C and pressure of 4.5 Barg. To lower cooling water usage, the surface
condensers, 301-JTC, operate in series with the Ammonia Condenser, 127-C. Open cooling tower
system is assumed taking fresh make-up from potable water.
Turndown Operation
The Ammonia Unit is designed for 30% turndown capacity without any effect on equipment.
However, not all pieces of equipment can be turn-downed to 30% and most of rotary equipment
operate at minimum turn-down of 70-80% and hence their specific consumption is more al lower
synthesis loop capacity.
For example, a centrifugal compressor can be reduced to the capacity without energy penalty
only till the operating point is above the surge line. Below this point, the gas needs to be recycled
back and power consumption of compressor does not reduce with capacity and rather remains
constant.
Similarly, power consumption in Air Separation Unit (ASU) is mainly for Air compressor.
Therefore, turndown of air compressor is limited and turndown below 70% consumes similar
power. With use of new schemes from vendor, the power consumption can be optimized such as
by using two parallel air compressors.
The utility requirement like cooling water remains same as for normal capacity as cooling water
flow is not reduced during turndown operation.
Cooling Water
Supply Pressure 4.5 bar(g)
Supply Temperature 24 ºC
Return Temperature (Normal/Max.) 34 ºC
Return Pressure 2.5 bar(g)
Normal Flow 4,616 x1000 kg/hr
Max. Flow 5,539 x1000 kg/hr
Demin Water
Pressure 8 bar(g)
Temperature 25 ºC
Normal Flow 25,020 kg/hr 24465 Kg of condensate is returned
Max. Flow 27,522 kg/hr
Power Consumption
Normal Import 14,580 kW
Max. Import 16,038 kW (Note 1)
Emergency Power 525 kW (Note 2)
Notes: 1. : Max. power given is calculated with normal power plus 10%. The power consumption is preliminary and
does not include all utility consumptions. DEC to finalize. If turbo generator is not running
the maximum import will be 18675 KW.
2. : Emergency power backup for L.O. pumps for rotating equipment, cold ammonia product pumps,
instrumentation, MOVs, BOG Compressor, if any, are required.
3. : N2 is required for purging dry gas seals, and purging and blanketing for the converter catalyst beds
High Purity (O2 content less than 10 ppmv) N2 is required for converter purging, blanketing.
2 Utility Nitrogen can be included in Air Separation Unit (ASU) Package.
4. : The above utility requirement is for Ammonia Syntheiss loop, Air Separation Unit and Ammonia Storage.
2 5. : An expected quantity of 20 Nm3/hr of Hydrogen gas would be continuously required for Ammonia Storage
Tank Flare, 5102-L 's Pilot Burners, considering total two number of pilots. Further, a backup of NG /LPG may
also be required, to support the pilots ignited, in case electrolysers are down or hydrogen storage is not available.
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9 Electrical Load Summary
Preliminary Electrical Load Summary for Ammonia Plant, ASU, and Ammonia Storage, is
attached here below:
EFFLUENT SUMMARY
FLOW AND
EFFLUENT COMPONENTS DESTINATION
CONDITIONS
N2 = 18.36 mol%
Nor = 25 Kg/hr AR =1.19 mol%
LP Off Gas 6 ºC H2 = 32.89 mol% Vent to Flare
NH3 = 47.56 mol%
H2O = Nil
Compressor Dry Gas Seals 37 kg/hr (max) (Note 1) Nitrogen (with Syngas) Vent to Flare
Notes
1. Flow rate to be confirmed by DEC per compressor supplier data.
2. For max flow, it is considered for 5 times of normal flow for initial start-up/worst case scenario.
3. Blowdown from 186-D is sent to Cooling Tower to recover.
4. Waste Gas from Air Separation Unit are rich in Oxygen, Non Hazardous & Non-Green House Gases,
and to be vented back to Atmosphere.
5. During Normal operation, no continuous venting or PSV discharge is envisaged. However, for Flare Header
sizing purpose, a simulatious Venting of 103-J Suction Vent (25,266 kg/hr) and 105-J final stage PSV
discharge (18,554 kg/hr) can be considered. A separate document 'Flare Load Summary' will be provided in
next phase of engineering for same.
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12 Conceptual Plot Plan
Preliminary Plot Plan for Ammonia Plant, ASU, and Ammonia Storage, is attached here
below:
147-D
ACCESSWAY
121C
124-C
123-C1
123-C3
120-C
37000
120-CF1/CF2
102-B
105-D
186-D
ASU
123-C2
108-L
107-L
106-L
104-J
146-D
104-JA
101-U
42000
70000
128-C 150-D
124-J
124-JA
112 J/JA
4
STRUCTURE "A"
105-J/JM
103-J/JM
DROP AREA
STAIR
152-D
301-JTC
115-C
301-JT/JG
116-C1
116-C2
116-C3
L.O.C. FOR 105-J L.O.C. FOR 103-J
STAIR
ACCESSWAY
DYKE WALL
225000
0
200 00
00
2100-FB
Ø5 R9
5102-L
Ammonia Storage Tank Flare
2100-FA
0
200
Ø5
PRELIMINARY
0 5 10 20 40 60 80 100
EverWind Fuels
149-D
Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, Canada
127-C
Green Ammonia
SCALE 1 : 500
600 MTPD Ammonia Synloop
A1
PROJECT NO. DOC SUB IDENTIFIER SHEET REV
DISC TYPE TYPE
594x841
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13 Operational scenario for Green Ammonia Complex
Power Consumption with change in Ammonia capacity
It is possible to operate the Ammonia plant withing a range of 30 to 100% and even lower.
However, not all pieces of equipment can be turn-downed to 30% and most of rotary
equipment operate at minimum turn-down of 70-80% and hence their specific consumption
is more al lower synthesis loop capacity.
For example, a centrifugal compressor can be reduced to the capacity without energy penalty
only till the operating point is above the surge line. Below this point, the gas needs to be
recycled back and power consumption of compressor does not reduce with capacity and
rather remains constant.
In addition, for capacities below 70%, start-up heater shall be started to provide adequate
heat to sustain reaction in the Ammonia converter depending upon the operating pressure.
The plant can be turndown to 20% without significantly reducing the loop pressure. This
avoids use of start heater and also avoids fatigue stresses to the equipment.
Similarly, power consumption in Air Separation Unit (ASU) is mainly for Air compressor.
Therefore, turndown of air compressor is limited and turndown below 70% consumes similar
power. With use of new schemes from vendor, the power consumption can be optimized
such as by using two parallel air compressors.
The utility requirement like cooling water remains same as for normal capacity as cooling
water flow is not reduced during turndown operation.
Below curve provides estimate of power consumption for ammonia ISBL with change in
capacity. The power consumptions at turndown does not reduces linearly with capacity and
increases below 70% of plant load. This is because compressors with anti-surge open, so the
power consumption does not reduce linearly with capacity and end up in approx. 85% of
normal power consumption at 20% turndown capacity. Additionally with lower capacity,
steam generation equally reduces, however, the efficiency of turbo-generator at lower
capacity reduces leading to further reduction in power generated. The final figures depend
on compressor and turbo generator selection.
The preliminary overall Non-Binding price of long lead items is 67 Million USD$ (includes
PEQs, Compressors, ASU and Ammonia Storage). 1
To be noted that, during the execution of the study, budget quotations have been obtained
for all major pieces of equipment. Therefore, the cost estimate has been prepared on the
basis of the current prices’ level of equipment (Q2-2022).
Due to the present volatility of the market and supply chain disruptions, we have noted that
vendors provide quotations for equipment as high as 50%-80% higher than in 2021. Since the
TIC estimate is factored based on equipment price, this inflated price is cascaded to the bulk
materials, installation, and construction. In reality, the cost of bulk materials as well as the
cost of installation and construction might not be experiencing the same level of inflation.
Moreover, the market situation might be significantly better in the coming year.
Only a more accurate and detailed assessment (FEED) can provide more certainty, which is
the recommended path forward for the project.
Introduction of centrifugal compressor by KBR in 1960s paved way for a major shift in the
development of syngas and ammonia technology. With a persistent mind to stretch the
bounds, KBR has introduced several enhancements to the syngas and ammonia process
technology to help industry reaching new milestones.
Some of the notable milestones are listed below:
1943 KBR Licensed first unit
1960s Centrifugal compressor in synloop
1960s Cryogenic Purifier for Syngas
1970s SMR-Gas Turbine (GT) integration
1980s “Mega” SMR in operation (936 tubes) – for a methanol plant
With reference to design special challenges, in 2020 KBR completed the design of Monolith
Olive Creek, Nebraska, USA Ammonia Synloop with a capacity of 930 MTD. This reference is
not only particularly relevant for its similar capacity of H H ammonia unit, but also because
this synloop has been designed to be able to operate with a minimum turndown ratio of 30%
in order to cope with the variable availability of hydrogen generated in various PSA units
which are not continuously in operation. This special feature makes this design particularly
suitable to cope with changing in hydrogen availability expected in the H H project.
million man-hours.
KBR has also partnerships with global EPC contractors that are licensed to build syngas,
hydrogen and/or ammonia plants based on KBR design. When working alongside its EPC
partners, KBR perform the following key activities:
Provide license to operate and provide performance guarantees.
Develop basic engineering design (“BED”);
BASIS OF ESTIMATE
CLASS IV (+/- 40%)
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Document Title: +/- 40% Estimate
Table of Contents
10.1 Insurance......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.0 PURPOSE
This estimate basis is intended to describe the methodology and assumptions used to
prepare a AACE Class IV +/- 40% non-binding estimate for Everwind Green Ammonia Project
located in Point Tupper, NS, Canada.
1. The scope of work included in this estimate consists of Project Management, detailed
engineering, procurement, and construction (by others) of ISBL portion of the plant.
2. Only Switchgear/MCC building is included. Any other buildings are not part of this scope.
3. OSBL items, site preparation, site development, shelter, storage facilities, material
laydown areas, roads, fencing etc. are excluded.
The EPC cost estimate is KBR’s Factored Estimate with a target accuracy of +/- 40 %. The
accuracy applies only to the overall estimated value. Any item, discipline, or work
breakdown may not be within the stated accuracy of the overall estimate.
Sized equipment list provided by KBR technology group was used to generate the cost.
Estimate basis are for a green field construction on a prepared plot.
Bulk Material Costs and manhours are factored. Bulk quantities by discipline were not
generated.
6.1 Pricing
7.2 Freight
All freight costs were estimated as a percentage of the purchased material costs based on
the expected sourcing of the materials. This includes Domestic and Ocean.
Site Construction and subcontract costs were factored using historical data.
Direct labor hours were factored using historical data. Current labor rates
Estimating used an all-in wage rate $163 based on current wages in the region and expected
crew mixes. This hourly rate was applied against the site man-hours to determine direct
labor costs. This rate includes:
1. Direct average wage rate
2. Subcontract Construction Management
3. Construction equipment
4. Temporary facilities
Labor camp is not anticipated therefore, not included in the labor rate.
8.3 Subcontracts
Certain scopes of work were estimated and priced and from reference project as specialty
subcontract. These may include items such as Concrete works, Refractory Installation, NDE,
PWHT, Insulation, etc. The costs for these specialty subcontracts were also factored.
Site construction management and indirect costs is included as a separate line item.
This includes:
Construction Management
Construction Equipment and Tools
Temporary Facilities and Services
Indirect Supplies
Business Expenses
Craft B&B’s
Non-Productive Labor
Engineering cost was calculated per KBR standard procedure using hours per piece of
equipment at all-in engineering rate per hour. A blended rate 30% US and 70% India was
used.
Builder's All-Risk Insurance (0.85%) was estimated as a percentage of the total installed
cost.
Project completion costs (0.5%) was included per KBR historical data. It is an allowance of
money to perform final punch-list work and necessary corrections in preparation for start-
up.
Excluded.
A 15% contingency allowance was included to cover risk and contingency costs.
13.0 ASSUMPTIONS
1. All costs are based on 2Q22 pricing levels, worldwide purchasing, and construction based on
USGC labor.
2. Estimate is a non-Binding AACE Class IV +/- 40%
3. Cost and execution based on an optimized execution schedule and not an accelerated
schedule.
4. Estimate assumes reasonable site access to get materials and the workforce to work site.
5. Subcontract and supplier costs will be awarded on an open competitive tender basis.
14.0 EXCLUSIONS
1. Owner’s costs
2. Financing costs
3. Special fees or permits
4. Bonds and guarantees
5. Royalties
6. Labor per-diem
7. Third party program management
8. Lead Paint and Asbestos Abatement