Ammonia sector networking drinks at the World Hydrogen Summit

The UK Ammonia Alliance was delighted to co-host a networking drinks event with the Ammonia Energy Association and Ammonia Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.

We were blown away by the huge number of people that attended, which demonstrates the great interest in low-carbon ammonia projects across the world.

The speeches by UKAA Chair Mike Rendall, Ammonia Europe CEO Stephen Jackson, and Ammonia Energy Association Board President Vibeke Rasmussen all highlighted the need for collaboration. The UKAA is committed to supporting our members to develop international partnerships, open up new business opportunities, and also secure policy alignment to enable faster development of the market.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Ships First Units of Systems for Marine Ammonia-Fueled Engines

・ Equipment can be remotely operated and automatically controlled, enhancing operational efficiency and safety

Tokyo, February 24, 2026 – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has shipped an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and an ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS) for Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG). Both systems are designed for the first ammonia-fueled marine engine model 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR manufactured by J-ENG and represent the first units produced by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding. Commissioning work for the systems will begin in due course.

The AFSS supplies ammonia fuel to the engine in a stable and safe manner, while the AGAS safely processes surplus ammonia generated during fuel switching from ammonia to conventional fuel oil. Both systems support remote operation and automatic control through an integrated control system, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

The early market introduction of these systems will enable onboard verification combining J-ENG’s ammonia fueled marine engine model 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR, a first mover in next-generation advanced fueled engines, with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s AFSS and AGAS. This combination is expected to further accelerate decarbonization efforts across the maritime industry.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue strengthening its business structure to meet the growing demand for ammonia-fueled vessels.

MHI and ITB Deepen Research Collaboration on Ammonia-Based Clean Power in Indonesia

・ New research builds on earlier phases to explore the potential of ammonia-based, zero-carbon power generation
・ Continued target set on integrating proven technologies in gas turbines, supporting cleaner power generation in Indonesia

Tokyo, January 21, 2026 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have signed a new research agreement to extend their long-standing collaboration on the exploration of clean power generation, further advancing research related to ammonia-based fuel applications.

Building on earlier joint studies, the extended agreement continues research into ammonia combustion, with a focus on strengthening understanding of how ammonia can be applied safely and effectively in gas turbine systems. Through sustained collaboration, MHI and its power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, together with ITB, aim to reinforce the technical knowledge needed to support the practical use of ammonia in power generation and contribute to Indonesia’s long-term decarbonization goals.

During the signing ceremony in Bandung, Indonesia, Satoshi Hada, Senior Vice President of the GTCC Business Division at MHI, said: “Research and development are central to MHI and to our power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, as we work to advance cleaner power technologies. We are pleased to continue the momentum of our long-standing collaboration with ITB. Ammonia is increasingly recognized as a promising carbon-free fuel, but realizing its potential requires a deep and careful understanding of its unique properties. By building on the progress achieved together, we look forward to strengthening the technical foundations that can support cleaner and more sustainable power generation in Indonesia.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Ari Darmawan Pasek, of ITB, said: “The transition to cleaner energy is essential in addressing climate change. Our collaboration with MHI reflects the importance of combining academic research with industrial expertise to advance cleaner fuel technologies. We are confident that this continued partnership will contribute valuable insights to support the future role of ammonia in power generation and Indonesia’s decarbonization journey.”

MHI and ITB first concluded a memorandum of understanding in 2020 to collaborate on research into next-generation clean energy solutions and analysis of big data relating to power plants. This partnership was extended in 2022 and has since progressed through multiple research initiatives focused on ammonia-fired power generation. The latest agreement continues this long-standing collaboration, building steadily on the work undertaken to date.

With support from its power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, MHI remains committed to contributing to Indonesia’s scientific and technological development in the energy sector, in line with the country’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

UK Ammonia Alliance Winter Social

Dr Mike Rendall, CTO AFC, speaks at the UK Ammonia Alliance in his capacity as Chair

This week, we were delighted to host our first networking event. Our Winter Social brought together our Founding Members, industry leaders, academics, and government officials.

Together, we celebrated the Alliance’s progress and discussed the transformative role that low-carbon ammonia will play in the UK’s energy landscape and security.

Our Chair, Dr Mike Rendall, Chief Technology Officer at AFC Energy, reflected on our successes since our launch in October, thanked the community for such a warm reception and highlighted the low-carbon ammonia opportunity:

“As many will be aware, ammonia is incredibly versatile – it’s essential to our farmers, manufacturing and defence industries. With low-carbon ammonia, we now have an opportunity to decarbonise these sectors and also use ammonia as a low-carbon fuel, hydrogen carrier, and source of clean power.

“We think this presents a huge opportunity for our country. Amongst our group, we have some very innovative ammonia solutions, and we want to make sure that the UK reaps the benefits of this innovation and of the growing ammonia market.”

The Alliance has ambitious plans for 2026, building on the momentum we have created this year, including the publication of our inaugural policy report in Parliament. We are encouraged by the positive dialogue already underway with officials and ministers.

Thank you our Founding Members for their dedication and commitment, and to our supporters across industry, academia and government. Download the UKAA inaugural report, ‘The UK’s low-carbon ammonia opportunity: eight steps to unlocking innovation, investment and strengthening national security’ below:

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For further information, please contact secretariat@ukammoniaalliance.co.uk. 

Statkraft and Fortescue renegotiate power agreement for Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Norway

Statkraft and Fortescue renegotiate power agreement for Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Norway

Statkraft and Fortescue have agreed to amend and extend the conditional power agreement currently in place for the Holmaneset project.

Currently in the feasibility phase of the green hydrogen and green ammonia project, Fortescue is continuing to progress studies and approvals.

The amendments extend the existing agreement timeframe to 2029, while also extending the agreements to cover a 10-year power supply.

“For Statkraft, it is a priority to offer stable and competitive power agreements that contribute to new, green industrial development and green transition. We are therefore pleased to have renegotiated the agreement with Fortescue and thus meet their updated needs at Holmaneset,” says Hallvard Granheim, Executive Vice President for Markets at Statkraft.

“Fortescue continues to progress approvals and studies towards the development of its Holmaneset Project. The renegotiated power agreement allows time for this process to continue,” says Fortescue Project Director Gabriela Celin.

The PPA is conditional upon financial close and commencement of commercial operations.

Source article: Statkraft

MHI Successfully Produces Hydrogen at Its Ammonia Cracking Pilot Plant Using Steam Heating

Pilot Plant for the Ammonia Cracking System

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), as part of its effort to develop an innovative ammonia cracking system, has succeeded in producing 99% pure hydrogen by cracking ammonia using steam as the heating source. The production of hydrogen at pilot scale using the steam heating was conducted at the company’s pilot plant in the Nagasaki District Research & Innovation Center, marking a world first.

In contrast to conventional technologies that utilize heat from burner combustion, MHI’s steam heating system operates at lower reaction temperatures, reducing operating costs. In addition, because a combustion furnace is not required, the system offers excellent features such as the potential for miniaturization.

The utilization of hydrogen, a fuel that does not emit CO2 even when combusted, is expanding worldwide as a means of achieving a decarbonized society. Ammonia in particular is attracting attention as a “hydrogen carrier” to store and transport hydrogen over long distances safely and in large quantities.

MHI, with the aim of building a hydrogen supply chain using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, will build on this achievement to promote the development of medium-scale, decentralized ammonia cracking systems near hydrogen demand sites. Based on the results of this pilot test, MHI, in collaboration with project partners Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc., will accelerate the development of this technology, which was selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its “Development of Technologies for Building a Competitive Hydrogen Supply Chain” project. Through these efforts, MHI will strive to establish and implement decarbonization technologies as soon as possible, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable, carbon-neutral world.

Source article: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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Air Products and Yara in Advanced Negotiations to Partner on Low-emission Ammonia Projects

Air Products and Yara in Advanced Negotiations to Partner on Low-emission Ammonia Projects

Plans connect Air Products’ low-emission ammonia projects in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia with Yara’s world-scale ammonia network.

  • Final Investment Decisions by both companies for the U.S. project (Louisiana Clean Energy Complex) are targeted by mid-2026, subject to, among other things, air permit issuance and finalization of construction contracts; and
  • Final marketing and distribution agreement for renewable ammonia from the Saudi Arabian project (NEOM Green Hydrogen Project) is targeted for the first half of 2026.

World-leading hydrogen supplier and global industrial gases company Air Products and world-leading crop nutrition and ammonia company Yara International ASA are working to combine Air Products’ industrial gas capabilities and low-emission hydrogen with Yara’s ammonia production and distribution network.

Air Products is the project developer and once the ammonia plant has achieved agreed upon performance levels, Yara would acquire the ammonia production, storage and shipping facilities for approximately 25 percent of the total project cost (estimated between $8-9 billion). Yara would assume responsibility for related operations and integrate the entire ammonia output into its global distribution network.

Air Products would own and operate the industrial gases production, where approximately 80% of the low-carbon hydrogen would be supplied to Yara under a 25-year long-term offtake agreement to produce 2.8 million tonnes of low-carbon ammonia per year. The remaining hydrogen would be supplied to Air Products’ customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast via Air Products’ 700-mile hydrogen pipeline system. About five million tonnes per year of high purity CO2 captured by the Air Products facility would be sequestered by a third party under a long-term agreement to be announced later.

Final investment decisions by both companies are targeted by mid-2026, and project completion is expected by 2030.

Air Products and Yara anticipate entering into a marketing and distribution agreement where Yara would commercialize, on a commission basis, the ammonia not sold by Air Products as renewable hydrogen in Europe. The model maximizes value for both companies and enables ammonia from the world’s first large-scale renewable ammonia plant to be delivered worldwide by Yara’s unparalleled shipping fleet. The marketing and distribution agreement is targeted to be completed during the first half of 2026.

Leveraging complementary strengths to drive value creation in low-emission ammonia

Yara is the world’s largest trader and shipper of ammonia, currently transporting over four million metric tonnes annually, which is supported by Yara’s 12 ammonia vessels and 18 import terminals. In addition, Yara has a significant internal ammonia demand. Air Products is the world’s largest supplier of hydrogen and brings leading low-emission hydrogen and ammonia production at scale. The collaboration would enable the companies to meet the increasing demand for low-emission ammonia in the coming years, particularly in Europe both for Yara’s internal consumption and other customers.

“We are pleased to be working with Yara, the world’s leading fertilizer company, as we advance the global low-emission ammonia market and maximize value from our projects in Louisiana and Saudi Arabia,” said Air Products’ Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Menezes.

“Air Products’ two advanced projects are a strong strategic fit with Yara’s flexible nitrogen system – enabling energy diversification and profitable decarbonization while aligning with our disciplined capital allocation policy. The Louisiana project builds on a proven, capital-efficient model; producing ammonia from externally sourced hydrogen and delivering strong returns,” said Yara’s CEO Svein Tore Holsether.

Source article: Yara

MHI Signs EPC Contract for Large-Scale Ammonia and Urea Fertilizer Production Complex for the State Concern Turkmenhimiya

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has signed an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract with SC Turkmenhimiya, the state-owned chemical company of Turkmenistan, for the construction of a large-scale ammonia and urea fertilizer production complex. The contract was concluded in partnership with Gap Insaat Yatirim ve Dis Ticaret A.S. (GAP), a leading Turkish contractor.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 2, 2025, attended by the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in 2030.

The project involves the construction of the largest ammonia and urea fertilizer production plant in Turkmenistan. Located on the coastline of the Caspian Sea at Kiyanly in the Balkan province in northwestern Turkmenistan, the project covers basic and detailed design, equipment procurement, construction works, and commissioning of the plant. In addition to the ammonia and urea fertilizer production plant with its associated utilities and offsite facilities, the scope also includes peripheral infrastructure such as temporary piers and product shipment facilities. The planned daily production capacity is 2,000 metric tons of ammonia and 3,500 metric tons of urea. MHI will be responsible for the basic and detailed design, procurement, and commissioning of the ammonia and urea fertilizer plant, and will collaborate closely with GAP and Mitsubishi Corporation to execute the project.

Turkmenistan is one of the world’s leading countries in natural gas reserves and has prioritized the production of high value-added products using its abundant natural resources and the diversification of export products as key pillars of its national strategy. The fertilizers produced at this plant are expected to greatly contribute to the country’s economic growth and enhancement of international competitiveness. Additionally, the plant will be equipped with a CO2 capture facility applying MHI’s proprietary “Advanced KM CDR Process™”, developed jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. This facility will improve plant efficiency and reduce environmental impact, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

MHI has delivered numerous fertilizer production facilities worldwide since its first plant in 1958. In Turkmenistan, MHI delivered a plant in Garabogaz on the Caspian Sea coast in 2018 in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation and GAP. This plant has maintained stable operations since its commissioning. This contract award is based on that proven track record as well as a high evaluation of MHI’s CO2 capture technology.

MHI will continue to strengthen its presence in the global fertilizer plant market and contribute to the world by providing safe and reliable production facilities.

Source article: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries