Breaking Ground: World's First Floating Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Cracker Unveiled
Key Ideas
- Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä's Gas Solutions unveil the world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, a breakthrough technology for producing hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia.
- Europe aims to import 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030, driving projects like hydrogen import terminals with a targeted start of operations before 2030.
- The modular ammonia cracker design is highly scalable, with a sendout capacity of up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually and ammonia storage ranging from 10,000 cbm to 120,000 cbm.
- Supported by the Norwegian Government's green platform program, the project involves key partners like the Institute for Energy Technology, the University of South-East Norway, Sustainable Energy, and BASF SE.
In 2023, Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä's Gas Solutions revealed a groundbreaking achievement - the world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. This innovative technology enables floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at an industrial scale from transported ammonia, advancing the energy transition significantly. The European focus on hydrogen as a key energy source led to plans to import 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year by 2030, with initiatives like hydrogen import terminals in development by companies like Höegh Evi. The ammonia cracker, developed with a modular design, can be integrated into various floating infrastructure models and has a remarkable sendout capacity of up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually, with flexible storage options. This project, supported by the Norwegian Government's green platform program, received significant funding and involved key partners such as the Institute for Energy Technology, the University of South-East Norway, Sustainable Energy, and BASF SE. The success of this project not only marks a milestone for the hydrogen economy but also signifies progress towards a more sustainable and resilient energy landscape in Europe.