2023 AC – Updates

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Know Before You Go
Update published on November 9, 2023

Attendees – Check your email for AEA’s Know Before You Go including, the attendee list, keynote poll, pre-read material and dinning recommendations.

Don’t see it? Email Alexandra Johnson

We look forward to seeing you all soon and safe travels!

New Event! Tour the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab
Update published on November 2, 2023

Arriving early? Georgia Institute of Technology is hosting a tour of the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab on Monday, November 13th at 11 a.m. EDT.

The Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab is a globally leading hub for research in combustion, propulsion, and energy. The combustion group at Georgia Tech performs research on a variety of combustion platforms from domestic heating to rockets. Gas turbines for aviation and ground power are the dominant combustion platforms researched today. Decarbonization is a dominant application area, including ammonia fuel, hydrogen fuel, and renewable liquid fuels. Research topics include pollutant emissions formation, operational flexibility, and combustion instabilities. Select ammonia research includes a pressure-capable swirl burner, a Hencken Burner, and chemical kinetics calculations. An ammonia combustion demo is planned for this tour in the swirl burner.

New Event! Women in Ammonia
Update published on October 24, 2023

With the AEA Annual Conference only three weeks away, we have exciting news to share.

The hotel discount for attendees has been extended until Friday, October 27th.
New event – On Tuesday, November 14th, attend the Women in Ammonia Breakout Lunch, sponsored by Burns McDonnell.
There’s still time to schedule a meeting with Edward Davis, Senior Consultant, to discuss how the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) can help your organization accelerate its project(s). Check your weekly members notice for more details.
Lastly, visit the AEA Annual Conference webpage to see the completed program.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Preparing for Conference
Update published on October 17, 2023

We are less than a month away from the AEA Annual Conference. Don’t forget to:

Book Travel | Discounted hotel rates are only guaranteed through Monday, October 23rd, and are subject to availability.

Plan | See the complete program here.

Additionally, Mr. Davis, Senior Consultant, has agreed to make himself available for a limited number of one-on-one sessions with AEA member companies to discuss interest in the LPO program. If interested, please check your weekly member notice for more details.

Network | This event was designed to encourage collaboration amongst member organizations. Check your email for the attendee list to see the AEA members that are joining us from over 20 countries.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

One-on-one Meetings with LPO
Update published on October 3, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) will be participating in our panel discussion regarding project offtake at the AEA Annual Conference.

Edward Davis, Senior Consultant, has over 15 years of experience with LPO in a number of clean energy sectors, including hydrogen, off-shore wind and advanced nuclear, and is experienced all phases of project development, including project planning, finance, and execution.

In addition, Mr. Davis has agreed to make himself available for a limited number of one-on-one sessions with interested AEA member companies to discuss in further detail any interest in participating in the LPO program. If interested, please check your weekly member notice for more details.

Last Day for Early Registration Savings!
Update published on September 26, 2023

Early registration ends today! Tuesday, September 26th.

Join us on the second evening as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Ammonia Energy Association, sponsored by KBR. A great chance to network, debrief and reflect on the AEA’s achievements over the past two decades.

Early Registration Extended until September 26th
Update published on September 19, 2023

Early registration has been extended through Tuesday, September 26th.

This year’s conference features special events designed with an emphasis on networking. Be sure to join us at the end of the first day for the Welcome Reception sponsored by HyStor Energy.

Safety and Regulations Track, Featured Guests
Update published on September 12, 2023

The safety and regulations track is designed by AEA Stakeholder Relations Manager, Andrea Guati Rojo, and will feature the following guests:

Engagement and Education Best Practices: learnings from existing industry to inform the next wave of project development
Moderator: Linda Dempsey, CF Industries

Safety Regulations for Ammonia Terminals: Can PGS-12 in The Netherlands be a model for the rest of the world?
Moderator: Hans Vrijenhoef, Proton Ventures and AEA President

The Pathway to a Code for Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel
Moderator: Conor Furstenberg, Furstenberg Maritime Advisory

Developing an ISO Standard for Ammonia Combustion
Moderator: Cindy Lim, Keppel Infraestructure

Technology Track, Featured Guests
Update published on August 29, 2023

Each track will feature four sessions, consisting of workshops, speakers, and high-level panel discussions. The technology track is designed by AEA Technology Manager, Kevin Rouwenhorst, and will feature the following guests:

The roadmap for solid oxide technologies to reach commercial maturity
Moderator: Rob Stevens, Topsoe
Speakers: Rick Beuttel, Bloom Energy

Establishing the toolkit for decarbonizing existing gas-based ammonia plants (SMR)
Moderator: Dennis Lippmann, ThyssenKrupp
Speakers: Jeremie Esquier, TechnipEnergies | Taylor Cavins, Thermon | Francisco Jimenez Garcia, Cummins)
Workshop Leaders and Panelists: Kristine Clark, CF Industries | Brian Fuller, KBR | Jorge Paolmar, Iberdrola

Value propositions for ammonia fuel in the power sector
Moderator: Frank Wouters, Reliance Industries
Speakers: Mike Rendall, AFC Energy | Ricky Sakai, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Value propositions for ammonia in novel applications
Moderator: Steve Crolius, Carbon-Neutral Consulting)
Speakers: Hady Abdulhady, ThyssenKrupp | Eduardo Briales, H2SITE | Blake Hurtik, Argus | Panelists: Charlotte Kirk, FFI | Alan Hayes, S&P Global | Jong Chen Foo, OCI

Keynote Speaker, Dolf Gielen
Update published on August 22, 2023

Dolf Gielen | Senior Energy Economist, The World Bank

Dolf Gielen is hydrogen lead in the World Bank ESMAP. His work is focused in financing for accelerated hydrogen deployment. World Bank Group is growing its hydrogen engagements as part of the drive to strengthen carbon financing worldwide while ensuring a just energy transition.

Keynote
Global Ammonia Certification As Enabler for Accelerated Investment and Financing

Ammonia can be a key clean hydrogen carrier for the coming decades. It offers the prospect of a new clean energy commodity that can be traded widely. However, such trade will depend critically on a harmonized international certification system for the embedded greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation will elaborate the market potential as well as the investment and financing needs based on new analysis. It will draw on the recent clean hydrogen certification experience to suggest solutions for the way ahead.

Three Workshop-style Tracks
Update published on August 15, 2023

This year’s conference will feature three tracks, crafted by the AEA team and designed to promote open dialogue and collaborative work. The full preliminary schedule can be found here.

Certification | Trevor Brown, Executive Director

AEA Certification Scheme Case Studies, Set A
AEA Certification Scheme Case Studies, Set B
Registries and Trading Platforms

Participants: Producers, Auditors, Traders, Consumers, Scheme Owners, and Regulators.

Safety & Regulations | Andrea Guati Rojo, Stakeholder Relations Manager

Engagement and Education Best Practices: learnings from existing industry to
inform the next wave of project development
Safety Regulations for Ammonia Terminals: Can PGS-12 in The Netherlands be a model for the rest of the world?
The Pathway to a Code for Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel
Developing an ISO Standard for Ammonia Combustion

Participants: Project Developers, International Ports, and Vessel Owner/Operators.

Technology | Kevin Rouwenhorst, Technology Manager

The Roadmap for Solid Oxide Technologies to Reach Commercial Maturity
The Toolkit for Decarbonizing Existing Ammonia Plants
Value Propositions for Ammonia Fuel in the Power Sector
Defining the Value Proposition for Ammonia in Novel Sectors

Participants: Technology Developers and Producers, Market Analysts, and Economic Operators.

Thank you to our sponsors.

Registration & Lanyards

Welcome Reception

Anniversary Reception

Hotel Key Cards

Networking Luncheon

Coffee Break

Women in Ammonia

Timo Bollerhey Keynote for Annual Conference

Timo Bollerhey, Managing Director of H2Global Advisory and Executive Director of HINT.CO, will deliver a keynote address, “Shaping the Global Energy Transition,” at AEA’s 21st Annual Conference in New Orleans, November 11-13, 2024. Get all the details here!

2024-2025 AEA Board of Directors elected

Congratulations to the newly elected 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Officers. Thank you to the outgoing Directors for their service. Click here to see a list of the new Board.

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In 2023, AEA reached many milestones. Read about them in our 2023 Annual Report.