Renewable Ammonia for Global Energy Transition

Abstract

As the global energy transition takes shape, ammonia has emerged as an up-and-coming zero-carbon solution for the global hydrogen economy. This article highlights the favorable properties of ammonia that makes it a reliable and economic work horse - overcoming many technological hurdles that still exist for hydrogen. The future role of ammonia as renewable fuel for shipping, heavy-duty land-based transport, power generation, and status of technology is highlighted. Finally, market projections and cost competitiveness are discussed for ammonia as an export vector for global hydrogen.