Ammonia as an energy carrier

Ammonia carries hydrogen in a form that is far easier to store and move. It stays liquid at ordinary temperatures with only modest pressure, similar to propane. Hydrogen, by contrast, has to be either chilled to extreme cold or compressed to very high pressures before it can be stored or shipped in useful quantities. That lets ammonia use the shipping, storage and handling infrastructure already established by the global fertilizer industry. Amogy converts it near the point of demand for electricity generation or downstream hydrogen applications.

Ammonia is a carbon-free molecule, making it a promising energy carrier for lower-carbon power generation. When used in AMMDrive™ Power Systems, its environmental benefits depend on how the ammonia is produced and transported, as well as the system configuration and fuel source.

Ammonia has a long history of industrial use, supported by established handling practices, infrastructure and regulation. As with other industrial fuels, safe use depends on appropriate equipment, procedures and training.

Existing ammonia networks may support your supply route, but your site may still need storage, handling equipment and integration work. These requirements are assessed for each project.

Our catalyst splits ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen. An engine-generator or fuel cell then uses the hydrogen to produce electricity, depending on the configuration.