Mitsubishi, Taiwan Fertilizer to conduct a feasibility study of ammonia supply chain

The two partners are conducting a feasibility study on developing an ammonia supply chain in Taiwan, covering aspects such as receiving, storage, handling, delivery and combustion.

PHOTO: TFC’s chairman Li Sunrong (left) and MHI Taipei branch’s general manager Katsaro Hase (right) at the deal signing ceremony. MHI

Under this agreement, Japanese engineering firm Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Taiwan Fertilizer (TFC) will evaluate the facilities and economic viability of the ammonia supply chain. This includes ammonia receiving, storage, handling, delivery to power plants, and its use as a fuel for power generation.

In addition to power generation, the duo plans to explore using ammonia as a fuel to power ships, TFC says.

TFC is focused on promoting the use of blue ammonia, produced from hydrogen derived from natural gas with CO2 capture, and green ammonia, produced using renewable electricity, as a fuel in Taiwan.

“Ammonia, a compound comprised of hydrogen and nitrogen, serves as an efficient carrier for transporting hydrogen and can also be directly combusted as a fuel without producing CO2,” TFC adds.

This initiative seeks to support Taiwan's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Tuhin Roy

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