Ammonia is a colorless, carbon dioxide-free fuel that can be easily produced using renewable electricity, water, and air. It can be used in both internal combustion engines and fuel cells, without the need for high-pressure tanks or cryogenic dewars. It has more energy density than a lithium-ion battery, making it a potential solution for low-carbon transportation.
Yara wants to sell the ammonia as fuel for cars
Yara is the second-largest producer of ammonia in the world, with a total capacity of 4.9 million tonnes per year in Europe. Ammonia is used to make urea fertilizers for crops. While the EU can import the chemical from other regions, the cut in output could affect the global supply. The company has pledged to monitor the situation and curtail output as needed.
Yara’s plan to electrify its Porsgrunn ammonia plant will significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The company hopes to save up to 800,000 tons of CO2 per year, the equivalent of the emissions from 300,000 passenger cars. The company is also seeking incentives from the Norwegian government.
Yara says that the process it has devised will be “greener” than current methods. Ammonia production typically requires vast amounts of energy and is generally powered by coal, ethane, or natural gas. The production of ammonia also contributes to 2% of the world’s annual carbon dioxide emissions. Because of the environmental impact of this process, many climate hawks are calling on the fertilizer sector to make it more efficient.
Yara and Kyushu Electric are working together to develop an ammonia fuel supply chain that can decarbonize Kyushu’s coal-fired power production. The companies will also work on finding ways to apply ammonia energy to other industries in Kyushu.
While green ammonia is better for the environment than fossil ammonia, it is still not yet economically viable. However, there are advantages to using it as a fuel for cars. It’s cheaper and easier to store and load, and its high energy density makes it an ideal energy source for long-distance transport.
Yara has also signed a deal with Azane Fuel Solutions to build a network of carbon-free floating bunker terminals for ammonia. This will help create a sustainable and reliable supply of ammonia. The first commercial ammonia-fueled vessels are expected to enter the market in 2024.
Ammonia has long been used in transportation and ammonia was first used as fuel during World War II, when diesel was hard to come by in the German-occupied country. In addition, ammonia is a green fuel because it is produced with renewable electricity. It can also be made using a carbon capture and storage process.
Yara wants to sell the ammonia as fuel for ships
Yara wants to sell the ammonium produced from its plant in Norway as a fuel for ships. The company wants to sell ammonia to the shipping industry and has sought incentives from the Norwegian government to make it possible. The company plans to install new electrolyzers at its plant in Posgrunn and plans to convert the ammonia into fuel for ships.
The company produces about eight million tonnes of ammonia annually and owns or charters 11 ammonia carriers and 18 marine terminals. If ammonia becomes a viable marine fuel, the company will have to develop its infrastructure to accommodate the increased demand. The company also recently established a new division called the Clean Ammonia division to focus on carbon-free shipping and developing clean ammonia assets.
In order to make ammonia, companies need to produce it in a more efficient way. The process can be done with electricity produced by renewable sources. Yara is also trying to develop a technology that can separate ammonia from air.
A key piece of the puzzle is building ammonia bunkering terminals in the Nordic region. These facilities will supply the shipping industry with zero-carbon ammonia. The company is working with Azane Fuel Solutions to design and build the terminals. They plan to have the first operational ammonia fuel terminals in the Nordic region by 2024.
The ammonia project is part of a larger project to decarbonize the maritime industry. The alliance has also included a Japanese shipping company, Wartsila, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. These companies are collaborating to develop clean ammonia supply chains that will allow the shipping industry to use ammonia as a fuel for their ships.
Yara is a global leader in ammonia production. The company is developing new technologies to create green ammonia that can be used as a fertilizer, chemical intermediate, and energy carrier. The company also has plans to develop new ammonia production capacity in southern Africa. This new production capacity will support the development of ammonia as a global energy commodity.
There are challenges ahead. The costs of developing green ammonia production must be overcome, and governments must develop trust in the industry. The ammonia industry needs to be based on a strong foundation of government and private collaboration. It is essential to establish clear guidelines for engine specifications, ship design, bunkering infrastructure, and sustainable production. By involving the private sector in these projects, governments can build trust in the industry and help to develop a viable ammonia supply chain.
Yara wants to sell the ammonia as a fuel for oil tankers
The Norwegian shipowner and giant producer Yara wants to make ammonia available as a fuel for oil tankers. The company plans to build a bunkering network in Scandinavia and then gradually scale it up to 2 MT by 2030. The company says it will help facilitate the transition to zero emission fuels by developing the value chain for clean ammonia. It is also planning a public offering of its Yara Clean Ammonia operation for minority investors. This move is part of the company’s larger strategy to enable the hydrogen economy.
The company makes about eight million tonnes of ammonia per year and owns or charters 11 ammonia carriers. It also operates 18 marine terminals. It is hoping to sell ammonia as a marine fuel by 2024 and hopes to make it available as an alternative fuel to hydrogen in the near future. The company has already received public funding for a pilot project in Norway but hasn’t yet disclosed the cost or the number of terminals it plans to build.
Yara is not the only company hoping to tap this resource. The Danish government recently awarded a EUR11 billion grant to two companies that plan to convert a portion of their ammonia production into green ammonia. Another company in the US, CF Industries, plans to produce 20,000 tons of green ammonia in Illinois by 2050.
As the global shipping crisis continues to impact shipping companies, Yara wants to capitalize on its interest in green ammonia. A Norwegian energy giant, Equinor, has also partnered with Yara to develop an ammonia-fueled oil tanker. The two companies plan to start producing green ammonia in southern Norway.
In addition to being green, ammonia is also energy-dense. The compound contains nine times the energy of lithium-ion batteries and is easier to store and transport than liquid hydrogen. Furthermore, it does not have dangerous emissions. A major bonus of ammonia is that it can be used for a wide variety of applications.
The use of ammonia can help reduce maritime emissions. But it requires a cleaner method of production. To create the chemical, hydrogen is split into two components: hydrogen and oxygen. The process uses electricity from renewable sources.
Yara wants to sell the ammonia as a fuel for trucks
Yara started producing green ammonia in 1927 but switched to grey ammonia in the 1990s when CO2 emissions became a concern. The company now produces 8.5 million tonnes of ammonia a year at 17 plants. It is also part of a consortium that is building Norway’s first ammonia terminal, which will be operational in 2024. Yara is also working on the development of a global bunkering network.
This is a significant step forward for the ammonia industry. Yara’s new initiative could dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of the ammonia industry. The company is partnering with Statkraft and Aker ASA to transition its Porsgrunn, Norway, plant from fossil gas to renewable energy. The company plans to use hydropower to electrify the facility.
In addition to the greener ammonia, Yara is also working on establishing clean ammonia supply chains in the region. These supply chains will help decarbonize the region’s coal-fired power plants. It will also work on developing ammonia energy solutions for other sectors.
Yara’s green ammonia project in Norway is designed to produce up to 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. This will be used as fuel in trucks and ships. The company also hopes to produce hydrogen-based food solutions. By developing this process, Yara plans to broaden its base as a leading food solutions provider.
Ammonia has many advantages over other renewable energy sources. It is a colorless, non-toxic fuel that emits no carbon dioxide. In addition, ammonia is easily stored as a liquid. It can also be used in internal combustion engines and fuel cells. Unlike hydrogen, ammonia doesn’t require a high-pressure tank or cryogenic dewars to store it. Ammonia is also 10 times more energy dense than lithium-ion batteries.
Yara also hopes to reduce its carbon footprint by partnering with Pilbara Ports Authority to develop a green ammonia bunkering project. The agreement will help the company work out the technical aspects of ammonia bunkering and develop a safe and efficient infrastructure to support it. The aim is to help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in global shipping. According to the International Maritime Organisation, greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced by 40 percent by 2030 and 70 percent by 2050.
