Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner to Revolutionize Low Carbon Ammonia Production
Key Ideas
  • Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde collaborate to provide a fully integrated low carbon (blue) ammonia solution for a more climate-friendly production method.
  • Ammonia plays a crucial role in decarbonising power, shipping, and industrial processes due to its ease of storage and transportation compared to pure hydrogen.
  • The partnership aims to capture, store, and ship vast quantities of hydrogen using low carbon ammonia, offering a ready solution for the energy transition.
  • Global demand for low carbon ammonia is predicted to soar, potentially creating a market size of over $200 billion by 2050 as countries strive to meet decarbonisation targets.
Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer a fully integrated low carbon (blue) ammonia solution. This collaboration combines JM's sustainable technologies with thyssenkrupp Uhde's expertise in engineering and construction of chemical plants to produce ammonia with significantly lower CO2 emissions. The increased demand for ammonia arises from its versatility in storing and transporting hydrogen efficiently, making it essential in decarbonising power, shipping, and industrial sectors. The alliance plans to leverage existing infrastructure to facilitate the movement of low carbon ammonia, enabling the widespread adoption of hydrogen energy. By utilizing JM's LCHTM technology and thyssenkrupp Uhde's ammonia process, the production of blue ammonia with up to 99% CO2 capture becomes feasible. With projections indicating a surge in global ammonia demand, the partnership aims to address this growth by offering climate-friendly solutions. Alberto Giovanzana from Johnson Matthey highlights the significance of ammonia in the energy transition, emphasizing its role in various industries and as a hydrogen carrier. Lucretia Löscher of thyssenkrupp Uhde expresses commitment to sustainability goals through the collaboration, aiming to broaden their portfolio of climate-friendly solutions.
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