Amogy and KBR partner to advance ammonia-to -hydrogen tech
US-based ammonia technology company Amogy has signed an agreement with engineering firm KBR to develop ammonia-to-hydrogen technology.
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The partnership focuses on decarbonisation through ammonia cracking and includes evaluating catalysts that accelerate ammonia’s conversion into hydrogen.
An ammonia cracking catalyst speeds up the breakdown of ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, making hydrogen easier to produce for energy use.
Under the deal, Amogy’s ruthenium-based ammonia cracking catalyst will be tested within KBR’s hydrogen production platforms for potential use in offshore and industrial applications. Ruthenium, a rare metal, is valued for its durability and strong catalytic performance.
Amogy’s catalyst portfolio, spanning both precious- and base-metal formulations, is designed to enable faster hydrogen production at lower operating temperatures.
KBR, which provides technologies for both green and blue hydrogen, aims to assess the integration of Amogy’s catalysts into its hydrogen solutions.
“Ammonia is increasingly seen as a key enabler of the hydrogen economy due to its energy density and ability to be transported using existing infrastructure,” Amogy said.
Unlike pure hydrogen, which is difficult to store and move at scale, ammonia can be shipped globally and then cracked back into hydrogen to supply clean fuel for industry, transport, and power—helping bridge rising demand across regions, it added.
The company has not confirmed whether the technology will be applied in the maritime sector, though Amogy has been deeply active in this space.
Last year, its tugboat NH3 Kraken successfully sailed on a Hudson River tributary after being retrofitted with an ammonia-to-electric power system. In the same year, Amogy also partnered with several firms to advance offshore ammonia cracking technology tailored for the shipping industry.
By Tuhin Roy
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