With increasing industrial pollution and a quest to use sustainable sources of energy generated from renewable resources such as air, water, etc., hydrogen has become one of the most useful eco-friendly materials.
In the same queue, governments have initiated several green energy projects to produce energy from regenerative sources having lower greenhouse-gas emission levels than conventional hydrogen or fossil fuels.
Recently, ACME Group’s Oman ammonia project has been awarded the first green hydrogen and green ammonia certificate by TUV Rheinland, an independent certification agency.
Let’s read the complete story.
Why is ACME’s green ammonia project recognized in the industry?
For the development of a special economic zone at Duqm (Tatweer), ACME Group endorsed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build up a large-scale facility plant for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia in March 2021.
This plant has integrated facilities to use 300 MW of solar and 500 MW of wind energy to produce 1.2 million tons of green ammonia. This facility has been built to export green ammonia to major demand centers such as Europe and Asia with an investment of approx. $3.5 billion.
The company announced the production of 0.9 million tons of green ammonia, but with the same amount of renewable energy used, it succeeded in producing 1.2 million tons of green ammonia.
Considering this an excellent achievement in the field of energy restoration and green energy production, TUV Rheinland, which is an independent certification agency, awarded this green ammonia project the first clean hydrogen certificate.
To understand the importance of this project, we need to initially learn about green ammonia and how is it benefiting the environment.
What is green ammonia?
Green ammonia is a form of ammonia that is produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, rather than fossil fuels. This results in a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional ammonia production methods. The ammonia produced can be used as a feedstock for fertilizer or as a hydrogen carrier for use in fuel cells.
According to the BIS Research report, the global green ammonia market is estimated at $4.35 billion in 2024 and is expected to be $18.80 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 23.20% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
With an increased worldwide focus on achieving net-zero carbon emissions, the increased production of green ammonia is likely to impact several industries, including fertilizers and transportation fuels, in the future.
Why is green ammonia emerging as a sustainable source of energy?
Green ammonia is emerging as a sustainable source of energy for several reasons, which are as follows:
Low Carbon Emissions: Green ammonia is produced using renewable energy sources, which results in significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional ammonia production methods that rely on fossil fuels.
Hydrogen Carrier: Green ammonia can be used as a hydrogen carrier for use in fuel cells, which is a clean and efficient way to generate electricity.
Versatile Applications: Ammonia is versatile and can be used as a feedstock for fertilizer, source of energy, and fuel for transportation.
Easy Storage: Ammonia can be easily stored and transported, making it a suitable energy carrier for remote or offshore locations.
Cost-Effective: With the decreasing cost of renewable energy and the increase in the scale of production, green ammonia is becoming cost-competitive with traditional ammonia and hydrogen production methods.
Environmental Benefits: Ammonia production using renewable energy sources can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution associated with traditional ammonia production and use.
Conclusion
Due to its varied applications and advantages as a sustainable source of energy, green ammonia can be called the “Fuel of the Future.” Additionally, it can be easily stored and transported, which makes it suitable for remote or offshore locations.
However, it is important to note that the development of green ammonia as a fuel is still in its early stages, and there are still some technical and economic challenges that need to be overcome before it can be widely adopted.
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