Milestone Achievement in Hydrogen Transportation Technology in Ulsan, South Korea
Key Ideas
- Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical have successfully commissioned the world's largest all-electric ammonia cracking system in Ulsan, South Korea.
- The project demonstrated efficient hydrogen transportation through ammonia, paving the way for clean ammonia import systems and addressing challenges in the global hydrogen economy.
- The system in Ulsan achieved record results of 11 kWh/kg energy consumption, 81% energy efficiency, 99% conversion efficiency, and a daily hydrogen output of 290 kg, providing a clear roadmap for future designs.
- Partnerships between Lotte, Syzygy, and Sumitomo Corporation Group aim to commercialize the technology in South Korea to meet the country's growing hydrogen demand.
Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical have achieved a significant milestone in hydrogen transportation technology by commissioning and completing performance testing of the world's largest all-electric ammonia cracking system in Ulsan, South Korea. This project, supported by logistical assistance from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Sumitomo Corporation Korea, marks a crucial advancement in the field. The successful deployment of Syzygy's Rigel™ reactor cell in Ulsan, following its earlier implementation in Houston, validates ammonia as a feasible hydrogen carrier. The trials in Ulsan highlight the potential of ammonia as a clean import system for hydrogen, addressing challenges in the global hydrogen economy. The project's success is a step towards unlocking the hydrogen economy by providing an efficient way to transport hydrogen through ammonia conversion. Dr. Suman Khatiwada praised the collaboration for driving decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors and emphasized the need to deploy a small commercial plant next. The Ulsan system achieved impressive results, showcasing high energy efficiency, conversion efficiency, and daily hydrogen output. Lotte Chemical expressed excitement for future collaboration and the commercialization of this technology in South Korea to meet the country's increasing hydrogen demand.
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Energy Efficiency
Transportation
Energy
Decarbonization
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Ammonia
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