Finland may phase out Russian ammonia with green alternative project

Finland is planning to build a “green ammonia” production plant that could fully replace imports of the raw material from Russia.

Ammonia is widely used in the country, particularly for fertiliser production, with a significant share still imported, including supplies from Russia. If the planned green ammonia facility in Naantali is implemented, Finland could eliminate this dependency, Caliber.Az reports per Finnish media.

The company Green North Energy intends to construct a hydrogen-ammonia plant near the port of Naantali. Under its current environmental permit, the facility would be capable of producing around 200,000 tonnes of ammonia annually—an amount comparable to Finland’s current imports from Russia, according to CEO Jussi Ylinen.

The project remains at the planning stage: a construction site has already been allocated and partially prepared, but no final investment decision has been made. Its timeline is influenced by geopolitical developments, as well as the need to complete design work and secure financing. The plant could become operational around 2031–2032.

Despite existing constraints, the European Union continues to import ammonia from abroad, including from Russia, due to a lack of alternative sources. Ammonia plays a critical role in fertiliser production and food security. Experts note that while green ammonia represents an important strategic direction, its development is currently limited by high technology costs.

By Jeyhun Aghazada