Brooklyn-based Amogy, which is credited with innovating the world's first ammonia-powered semi truck and tractor, is now looking to take its technology to the open seas with the advent of a novel ship that will look to make use of ammonia as its combustion fuel.
Ammonia is noted for being able to offer a desirable ratio between weight and energy, because while it doesn't come close to matching diesel for equivalent energy output, it does offer the advantage of not emitting any carbon dioxide. For this novel ship, Amogy is using a system that will essentially extract hydrogen from the ammonia, with the hydrogen then used in a fuel cell to provide electric motoring capabilities.
Using green ammonia provided by Yara Clean Ammonia, this novel ship is expected to be fully commercialized in 2024, at which point it aims to represent a massive step forward when it comes to bringing clean and emissions-free energy to the gigantic maritime industry.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Ammonia-powered Transportation
- The use of ammonia as a combustion fuel presents disruptive innovation opportunities for transportation industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Green Ammonia Production
- The rise of green ammonia production, such as that provided by Yara Clean Ammonia, offers an environmentally-friendly fuel option for many industries.
- Hydrogen Extraction From Ammonia
- The novel process of extracting hydrogen from ammonia provides a new avenue for sustainable energy production.
Sectors Adopting This
- Maritime Industry
- Amogy's ammonia-powered ship represents a game-changing development for the maritime industry, allowing for emissions-free transport.
- Transportation Industry
- Implementation of ammonia-powered vehicles, such as Amogy's semi truck and tractor, could revolutionize the transportation industry's impact on the environment.
- Clean Energy Production Industry
- The use of clean ammonia in energy production offers significant potential for the development of new renewable fuel sources and technologies.
