The EU has set a legally binding climate target for 2040, at a 90% GHG emission reduction versus 1990 levels. But, while the 2030 emission target can theoretically be met with limited modifications to existing ammonia production plants in the EU, new technology pathway choices will have to be made well before 2040 to ensure compliance. We explore some of the options, and projects in progress.
Despite the successes and progress made in 2025, the year remains a missed opportunity for ammonia energy. The first complete supply chains for renewable ammonia are emerging, and some 600,000 tons of annual production capacity is set to be online in northeast China early next year. Maritime engines, cracking, and power & heat technology solutions also made their mark, moving from feasibility into deployment. But disappointing outcomes at the IMO and government support that failed to spark market development remains an issue, with plenty of critical, detail-heavy work ahead of us in 2026.
Join us to explore the AEA’s now-operational Certification System. AEA Certification Project Manager Madhav Acharya will be joined in conversation by Nick Cook (CF Industries), and Vibeke Rasmussen (Yara Clean Ammonia).
In our November episode of Project Features, Juwö Poroton and Ammonigy joined us to explore their “CO2-free brick production” project, demonstrating the use of cracked ammonia fuel to fire bricks in Wöllstein, Germany. Though hurdles remain for the deployment of the solution at the necessary scale, promising operational results and quality-checked final products were achieved, and progress is being made towards emissions mitigation.
Everllence has launched its new dual-fuel ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine at an industry event in Copenhagen, ahead of the first units being delivered next year.
The Australian government has launched the much-anticipated “GO” scheme, a voluntary framework for emissions accounting of products including ammonia, plus the certification of renewable electricity feedstock.
The Cardiff University and Flogas joint project recently announced successful testing of a 100% ammonia-fed, 500 kW boiler system.
The newly established UK Ammonia Alliance intends to promote the growth of the ammonia industry in the UK, building on the country’s robust research and innovation base.
Jilin Electric Power’s renewable ammonia production plant in Da’an, northeast China, has been awarded “ISCC EU RFNBO Ammonia” certification, enabling entry into EU markets.
