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Gas-based reforming for low-emission ammonia production: ATR, POX, and two-step reforming

Kevin Rouwenhorst August 06, 2025

Current global ammonia production is mostly based on gas-fed, two-stage reforming processs. Decarbonization of this existing production capacity – as well as new newbuild low-emission capacity also based on gas – can utilize an industrially-proven suite of alternative technologies and processes, including autothermal reforming, and partial oxidation combined with CCS. This article discusses some of the technologies available from various tech providers, and reference projects in operation.

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GEGHA project in regional Australia reaches FID

Julian Atchison July 27, 2025

Hiringa Energy, Sundown Pastoral Company and the NSW Government announced that financial close has been reached on the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project in Moree, regional NSW. Project financing was provided by the National Australia Bank, with funding from the NSW state government.

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New emissions evaluation directive clears the playing field for the low carbon hydrogen industry in Europe

Geofrey Njovu July 24, 2025

The European Commission has unveiled the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive which in addition to existing regulations on renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) set out in the Renewable Energy Directive, completes the policy framework for the sector on the European continent.

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The IMO approved its Net-zero Framework. Now what?

Trevor Brown Andrea Guati Rojo June 26, 2025

The consensus that has emerged from across the ammonia energy industry carries a very simple message for the IMO: adopt.

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Enhancing project viability with carbon services

Carl Richardson

Life Cycle Assessments, Commodity Certificates, and Emission Reduction credits (VCM) are all examples of carbon services that can enhance a project’s bankability. These have particular implications for ammonia-related projects, with strong opportunities on offer in the Australian setting.

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RFNBO pre-certification for Morocco-based renewable ammonia project

Geofrey Njovu June 13, 2025

Tarfaya, OCP Group’s 1 million tons per year renewable ammonia project, has received RFNBO pre-certification, unlocking access to the European market.

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Azane and Ofiniti: digitalisation of ammonia bunkering

Julian Atchison June 10, 2025

Azane Fuel Solutions and Ofiniti will partner to build a digital delivery service for Azane’s planned network of ammonia bunkering facilities across Scandinavia.

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MEPC 83: global shipping gets its first-ever emissions pricing mechanism

Julian Atchison April 23, 2025

The regulations send a clear signal to industry – business as usual operations will become significantly more expensive, and zero or near-zero (ZNZ) technologies and fuels represent one of the better opportunities to make deep emissions cuts. Following the historic vote at the IMO, we explore critical timelines for the new regulations, compliance thresholds, mechanisms for vessels to comply, and uncertainties that remain.

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Setting the scene for ammonia maritime fuel: regulatory needs and timelines to decarbonize shipping

Julian Atchison Kevin Rouwenhorst Andrea Guati Rojo Trevor Brown March 21, 2025

2025 is a critical year for the adoption of ammonia fuel in shipping. Here, we preview important upcoming meetings of the International Maritime Organization, what regulatory gaps are being filled by this work, potential candidates for decarbonization measures, and progress in engine development. All this sets the scene for incredible progress to be made in the coming years.

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H2Global launches next auction round

Julian Atchison February 24, 2025

The second edition of H2Global’s supply-side auction is organised into five lots - four regional and one global - with around €500 million committed for each eventual contract. Full details for prospective bidders (including roadshow events) are now available.