World's First Floating Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Cracker: A Game-Changer for Energy Transition
Key Ideas
- Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions have successfully developed the world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, a significant advancement in the energy transition towards green hydrogen.
- The scalable technology allows for the production of hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia, supporting Europe's goal to import 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year by 2030.
- The project, part of Norway's green platform programme, received significant funding and involved key partners like the Institute for Energy Technology, University of South-East Norway, and BASF SE.
- Ammonia is highlighted as a better-suited option for storage and transport of hydrogen due to its properties, enabling stable baseload energy supply for hard-to-abate industries and balancing the energy system.
In a groundbreaking development, Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions have unveiled the world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. The innovative technology allows floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia, marking a significant milestone in the energy transition towards green hydrogen. The project, announced in April 2023, is part of Norway's green platform programme, receiving substantial funding from the government. The ammonia cracker has a modular design, enabling integration into hybrid Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) and dedicated Floating Hydrogen Terminals. With a capacity of up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually, the technology is highly scalable. Partners in the project include the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), University of South-East Norway, Sustainable Energy, and BASF SE. The project is a crucial step towards meeting Europe's 2030 hydrogen import targets, aligning with the EU's REPower strategy. Ammonia is emphasized as a more feasible option for hydrogen storage and transportation, providing a stable baseload energy source for industries. The collaboration between Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions signifies a major leap in sustainable energy solutions, paving the way for a resilient and flexible energy infrastructure.
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