U.S.-based ammonia-to-power solutions provider Amogy has announced a partnership with Japanese engineering company JGC to advance large-scale ammonia cracking technology for low-carbon hydrogen production. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the development of ammonia as a crucial component of the global hydrogen economy. JGC has selected Amogy’s low ruthenium content catalyst for its demonstration project, part of a broader initiative by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization to establish a competitive hydrogen supply chain.
Amogy will supply the catalyst and provide support to ensure optimal performance in large-scale operations. The goal of the project is to develop and optimize a hydrogen production system using ammonia cracking technology, aligning with Japan’s national strategy to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a key energy source by 2030. JGC aims to enable the large-scale deployment of hydrogen production from ammonia by improving its cracking process with Amogy’s catalyst.
Seonghoon Woo, CEO and Co-Founder of Amogy, emphasized the significance of the first pilot plant deployment of their catalyst in advancing large-scale hydrogen production using ammonia. The company’s technology aims to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in ammonia cracking, contributing to the development of a competitive hydrogen supply chain. Amogy recently raised $56 million in venture financing to accelerate the commercialization of its technology in various markets, including maritime and stationary power generation. In September 2024, the company demonstrated its ammonia-to-electrical power system with the maiden voyage of a carbon-free ammonia-powered vessel.
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