The tool was developed as part of the project “H2Global meets Africa,” which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) with €4.2 million.
The aim of the atlas is to provide data-based decision-making tools for policymakers, energy companies and investors. The platform is publicly accessible and allows location-specific queries on production costs, full load hours and local resources. It is intended to facilitate the development of Power-to-X (PtX) projects and promote international cooperation.
Four regions with high potential
The analysis focuses on four regions: Turkana Central and Turkana South in the north, Kisumu in the west, and the Greater Mombasa Region on the coast. The selection is based on a GIS-supported site analysis that takes into account more than 30 technical criteria. According to model calculations, the levelized cost of green ammonia ranges from €941 per tonne (Turkana South) to €2,743 per tonne (Kisumu). Although these costs are still higher than those of conventional ammonia production, they could become economically viable through further processing into fertilizers.
“With the Kenya PtX Atlas, we are creating transparency on concrete business models for green ammonia in Kenya based on regional data, economic analyses and strategic market assessments,” says Christoph Zink, project lead at Fraunhofer IEE.
Expert Web Session in September
On September 23, 2025, the Kenya PtX Atlas will be presented in an interactive online event. Participation in the Expert Web Session is free of charge, but registration is required.
