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Funding for novel ammonia energy tech: catalysts, Sorption-enhanced synthesis for modular Haber-Bosch, and Calcium-mediated synthesis

Geofrey Njovu February 25, 2026

Ammobia has raised $7.5 million for its modular Haber Bosch 2.0 technology, combining proprietary catalysts and sorbents for low-temperature ammonia synthesis. In New Zealand, Liquium has raised NZ$2 million to validate its novel ammonia synthesis catalysts under industrial conditions. And US-based geNH₃ has also raised seed funding for its patented Calcium-mediated technology for ammonia synthesis, targeting 5 kg per day production capacity by mid-April.

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Envision & KBR: AI optimized ammonia production

Julian Atchison February 08, 2026

Envision Energy has released further details about its AI architecture, with two “foundation models” working in tandem to optimize renewable energy inputs for ammonia production, potentially unlocking millions of tons of production potential in China. Meanwhile, KBR and UK-based Applied Computing will combine AI capabilities with an existing digital control platform, allowing users to optimize operations.

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Novel Ammonia Production Technologies: Catalysts, Sorbents, Electrochemistry & Other Technology Pathways

Kevin Rouwenhorst January 21, 2026

In our latest technology landscape analysis, AEA Technology Manager Kevin Rouwenhorst explores four broad categories for novel ammonia production technologies: improved catalysts, sorbent enhancement, electrochemical ammonia synthesis, and other technology pathways (including geological, single-step and looping synthesis).

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Technology choices to meet the EU’s new climate targets for 2040

Kevin Rouwenhorst December 18, 2025

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.

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2025: an ammonia energy rollercoaster

Julian Atchison December 17, 2025

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.

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Ammonigy & Juwö Poroton: cracked ammonia fuel for brick manufacturing

Kevin Rouwenhorst November 27, 2025

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.

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Methane Pyrolysis for Turquoise Hydrogen

Bernd Haveresch

KBR & Hazer Cooperation: Demonstrate a scalable catalytic methane pyrolysis pathway for low-carbon hydrogen and graphite co-production. Explore value proposition & technical developments.

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Addressing Green Ammonia Cost and Blue Ammonia CO2 Sequestration Challenges with Methane Pyrolysis

Dennis Lippmann

Methane pyrolysis offers a cost-effective alternative to green ammonia by producing turquoise hydrogen and valuable carbon byproducts, which can offset production expenses. Unlike blue ammonia, methane pyrolysis avoids reliance on CO2 sequestration infrastructure, making it viable where sequestration is unavailable.

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First projects awarded funding under Japanese CfD scheme

Julian Atchison October 22, 2025

The first two recipients in Japan’s long-term contracts for difference program for low-carbon hydrogen production have been announced. Resonac will produce hydrogen from used plastics and subsequently ammonia, with Japanese chemicals giant Nippon Shokubai to act as offtaker.

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Development Status of Ammonia Combustion Technology in the Cement Manufacturing Process

Shigeya Hayashi

This presentation examines simulation results, actual co-firing test results, and future challenges for deploying ammonia fuel co-firing in cement manufacture. *Please note, this presentation will not be publicly available.