As part of the partnership, Amogy’s low ruthenium content catalyst was selected for JGC’s ammonia cracking demonstration project, which is supported by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The project focuses on building an efficient hydrogen supply chain. Amogy has deployed its catalyst in a pilot plant, a milestone in scaling up ammonia-based hydrogen production. The company will also provide technical support to ensure the catalyst’s performance and reliability in large-scale operations.
The initiative aims to enhance energy-efficient ammonia cracking processes, previously commercialized on a smaller scale, by optimizing system components and technologies. JGC’s efforts align with Japan’s goal to expand hydrogen as a primary energy source by 2030, supporting the nation’s clean energy strategy.
Masahiro Aika, Executive Vice President and Technology Commercialization Officer of JGC Holdings, stated: “Large scale ammonia cracking technology is one of the last elements to be developed and commercialized to realize clean hydrogen-ammonia supply chain globally at industrial scale. We are excited to collaborate with Amogy to improve JGC’s ammonia cracking process by utilizing Amogy’s low ruthenium content catalysts.”
Seonghoon Woo, CEO and Co-Founder of Amogy, commented: “This first pilot plant deployment of our ammonia cracking catalyst represents a major achievement for Amogy and a breakthrough for the hydrogen industry. We are proud to contribute to this pioneering project and play a crucial role in the advancement of large-scale hydrogen production using ammonia as a carrier. Our catalyst technology will help improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of ammonia cracking, a key component in building a competitive hydrogen supply chain.”
Earlier in 2024, Amogy secured $56 million in venture funding to accelerate the commercialization of its technology for applications such as maritime and stationary power generation. In September 2024, the company achieved a notable milestone by demonstrating its ammonia-to-electrical power system during the maiden voyage of a carbon-free ammonia-powered vessel, recognized as a global first.
This partnership between Amogy and JGC underscores the growing role of ammonia in enabling sustainable hydrogen production, contributing to global efforts to develop clean energy solutions.
