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Everything About Hydrogen
Commodities of the Future, Today with Olivier Mussat, CEO of ATOME
Oct 3, 2023
Olivier Mussat, CEO of ATOME, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, discusses hydrogen, ammonia, and the fertilizer market. They explore localized production, logistics advantages, carbon perspectives, and competition. They also talk about listing at an early stage, projects in Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Iceland, and financing. Challenges in leaving established institutions, impact of chemical fertilizers on the environment, and ammonia decarbonization opportunities are also discussed.
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- Atome is developing green hydrogen and ammonia production projects in Paraguay and Costa Rica, aiming to convert excess renewable power into green ammonia for fertilizer production and contribute to food security.
- By listing in the UK, Atome gains credibility and transparency, allowing for more financing options and facilitating negotiations with suppliers and power purchase agreements, while carefully managing project risks and ensuring bankable projects.
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Atome's Project in Paraguay and Iceland
Atome is developing a green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Paraguay, with an initial size of 120 megawatts and a long-term power purchase agreement. The project aims to convert excess hydroelectric power into green ammonia, leveraging Paraguay's abundant renewable resources. Atome is also working on a 300-megawatt project in Costa Rica, looking to replicate its successful engineering and design work from the Paraguay project. These projects aim to deliver green fertilizer and contribute to food security while minimizing environmental impact.
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