Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Tech Advances Support Decarbonization

Industrial-scale ammonia crackers are reaching commercial maturity, enabling the power sector to utilize hydrogen for clean energy.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The transition of ammonia to hydrogen has become important as the power sector seeks to decarbonize its operations. Industrial-scale ammonia crackers are reaching commercial maturity in many areas, notably in Europe and Asia, as well as in the U.S. Ammonia serves as a superior energy carrier due to its high volumetric hydrogen density and can utilize existing global shipping and storage infrastructure for transport. Companies like Amogy are developing technology to split ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, with the hydrogen then used for clean power generation.

Why it matters

Ammonia-to-hydrogen technology is a key enabler for the power sector's decarbonization efforts, as hydrogen can be utilized in high-efficiency fuel cells or co-fired with natural gas in power plants. The existing global infrastructure for transporting and storing ammonia also makes it an attractive hydrogen carrier compared to pure hydrogen, which has been a barrier to more aggressive adoption.

The details

Amogy, a company based in Brooklyn, New York, has developed technology to split ammonia into its base elements of nitrogen and hydrogen, with the hydrogen then used for clean power generation. Amogy is involved in several power generation projects in Asia and elsewhere, including a 1-MW pilot project in Pohang, South Korea that aims to scale up to 40 MW by 2029. Amogy has also partnered with GreenHarvest in Taiwan and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore to deploy ammonia-to-power systems. In Japan, JERA, the country's largest power generator, plans to shift all its coal-fired power to ammonia by the 2040s, starting with co-firing 20% ammonia at its Hekinan Thermal Power Station by 2029.

  • Amogy is preparing to deploy a 1-MW ammonia-based distributed power generation system in Pohang, South Korea this year, with plans to scale up to 40 MW for commercial operations by 2029.
  • Amogy and GreenHarvest plan to install the first-ever ammonia-to-power system in Taiwan between late 2026 and early 2027.

The players

Amogy

A company based in Brooklyn, New York that has developed technology to split ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, with the hydrogen then used for clean power generation.

GreenHarvest

A Taiwan-based renewable energy firm that is partnering with Amogy to deploy the first-ever ammonia-to-power system in Taiwan.

Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR)

Singapore's leading public-sector R&D agency that is collaborating with Amogy to explore and develop ammonia-based technologies in Singapore.

JERA

Japan's largest power generator that plans to shift all its coal-fired power to ammonia by the 2040s, starting with co-firing 20% ammonia at its Hekinan Thermal Power Station by 2029.

Seonghoon Woo

The CEO of Amogy.

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What they’re saying

“There are many reasons why hydrogen is considered a fuel of the future as the power generation industry moves towards decarbonization. Hydrogen will play an important role in a diversified strategy because it's less expensive and more reliable than clean alternatives like solar and wind.”

— Seonghoon Woo, CEO, Amogy

“This partnership is not only about bringing clean distributed energy to Pohang, but also about establishing a replicable model for energy-resilient cities across Korea and beyond.”

— Seonghoon Woo, CEO, Amogy

“In the face of an escalating climate risk, the integration of climate technology and sustainable practices is no longer a choice. Coping with climate change requires bold innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to reduce environmental impact.”

— Jong-hwan Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of New Business Development, GS E&C

“We are proud to bring our ammonia-powered technology to Taiwan with a forward-looking partner like GreenHarvest. This project not only represents the first deployment of our technology in Taiwan, but also a critical step toward decarbonizing industrial energy use in one of the world's most important digital infrastructure economies.”

— Seonghoon Woo, CEO, Amogy

“Securing government support marks a significant milestone in advancing a comprehensive and resilient low-carbon ammonia value chain and paving the way for the expansion of ammonia across industries in Japan. Anchored by Hekinan Thermal Power Station, JERA delivers tailored, cutting-edge, and effective solutions that support our customers' decarbonization efforts—locally, nationally, and globally. As a pioneer, we are committed to the real-world deployment of low-carbon ammonia, and driving the transition toward zero emissions in alignment with evolving policy.”

— Hisahide Okusa, President, JERA

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The takeaway

Ammonia-to-hydrogen technology is emerging as a critical enabler for the power sector's decarbonization efforts, providing a scalable and cost-effective way to utilize hydrogen for clean energy generation. The existing global infrastructure for ammonia transport and storage makes it an attractive hydrogen carrier, helping to address a key barrier to more widespread hydrogen adoption.