Navigating Regulations for Green Ammonia in Chile
Key Ideas
  • Adapting regulations for the storage and distribution of green ammonia is crucial for energy transition in Chile.
  • Challenges exist in transitioning to clean energy due to the inflexibility of the Haber-Bosch process, increasing production costs.
  • Collaboration between academia, industry, and government is key to addressing regulatory gaps and promoting the use of ammonia as an energy vector.
  • Chile's abundant solar and wind resources offer potential for green hydrogen and ammonia production, with a mix of isolated and grid-connected systems.
The article discusses the challenges and opportunities in the storage and distribution of green ammonia in Chile. Currently regulated as a hazardous substance, ammonia's potential as an energy vector is not fully recognized in the existing regulatory framework. The interview with Pamela Delgado, executive director of Chile’s Millenium Institute on Green Ammonia (MIGA), highlights the need to adapt regulations to support the growing interest in utilizing ammonia as a clean energy source. The Haber-Bosch process, while essential for ammonia production, poses challenges in integrating clean energy due to its energy-intensive nature. Delgado emphasizes the importance of collaboration with industry and government to address regulatory gaps and prepare for the scale of production expected in the future. The potential for Chile to leverage its solar and wind resources for green hydrogen and ammonia projects is discussed, with a focus on balancing isolated systems and grid-connected plants to target different markets. Projects like co-firing ammonia at coal-fired power plants demonstrate the potential for reducing carbon emissions and transforming existing infrastructure. Overall, the sentiment towards green ammonia in Chile is positive, with efforts to drive policy recommendations, market development, and public awareness to support the transition towards cleaner energy sources.
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