French multinational Air Liquide has been granted €110 million from the European Innovation Fund for a significant hydrogen project in the port of Antwerp. The company plans to construct an industrial-scale ammonia cracking plant in this port location to transform ammonia into renewable and low-carbon hydrogen using a novel cracking technology. This initiative, named Enhance, is poised to be a pivotal player in Europe's energy transition by fostering the development of hydrogen infrastructure. By repurposing one of its hydrogen production units to utilize renewable ammonia instead of natural gas, Air Liquide anticipates a notable reduction of over 300,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Additionally, the company is set to build a hydrogen tank at the site to support these operations. Air Liquide's innovation lead, Armelle Levieux, expressed gratitude for the European Commission's backing of the Enhance project, emphasizing its role in establishing a sustainable hydrogen supply infrastructure in Europe. The company had previously announced plans to construct a pilot plant for the hydrogen project in Antwerp, with the objective of leveraging the insights gained for the Enhance venture. Ammonia, which consists of hydrogen and nitrogen, serves as an energy carrier that can be harnessed in regions abundant in renewable energy. The prospect of exporting ammonia from such regions to areas with limited access to renewable sources highlights the versatility of this energy carrier in facilitating hydrogen conversion, showcasing the potential of hydrogen as a global energy solution.