The construction market in North America is forecasted by GlobalData to grow by 1.9% in real terms in 2024, having decreased by 5.7% in 2023. A key growth market will be the infrastructure market, with output rising by 11.1% in real terms. GlobalData tracks and profiles all major construction projects from announcement to completion. For further insight on this market, buy the latest profiles here.
Here are North America’s five largest chemical and pharmaceutical construction projects that were initiated in Q2 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. Nujioqonik Renewable Green Hydrogen Project
The project involves the construction of a hydrogen production and distribution facilities with a capacity of 250,000 tons per annum (1,200,000 tonnes of green ammonia) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2029.
The project aims to play a significant role in accelerating the growth of green hydrogen, a new source of clean, transportable renewable fuel made from wind and water, of which world energy is on pace to become one of the first large-scale global suppliers in the region. Buy the profile here.
2. Clayton Fill and Finishing Manufacturing Facility Expansion
The project involves the construction of the 130,064m2 fill and finish manufacturing facilities on 23ha of land in Clayton, North Carolina, the US.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2029.
3. Phoenix Hydrogen Hub
The project involves the construction of a hydrogen hub with a production capacity of up to 11,000 tones per annum (TPA) of liquid green hydrogen on 64ha of land in Phoenix, Arizona, the US.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q2 2026.
The project will establish Fortescue in one of the most attractive energy markets in the world, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act.
4. Bioforge Marshall Biomanufacturing Facility
The project involves the construction of a 46,451.52m2 biomanufacturing facilities on 13.75ha of land in Marshall, Minnesota, the US.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2025.
The project aims to scale up the chemoenzymatic process to meet customer demand for sustainable products that are high-performance and cost-competitive.
5. South Bend Integrated Biorefinery Plant
The project involves the construction of an integrated biorefinery plant with a production capacity of 85 million gallons of corn ethanol and 2.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of RNG per year in South Bend, Indiana, the US.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.
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