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Amogy has worked with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MSB), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, to undertake feasibility studies on an ammonia fuel supply system.
A provider of ammonia-to-power solutions, Amogy collaborated with MSB to complete the feasibility study of onboard hydrogen production collaboration concept designs, to be utilized with Amogy’s ammonia-cracking technology and the Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and Safety System (MAmmoSS®).
This concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the companies. The studies were conducted to confirm the feasibility of two collaboration concept designs:
- A power train combining ammonia cracking and hydrogen fuel cells for ships.
- A hydrogen supply facility for supplying hydrogen as pilot fuel to ammonia fuel engines.
Studies aim to contribute to a new target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime industry by or around 2050.
To unlock the potential of ammonia, Amogy has developed an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system that splits, or “cracks,” liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen. This then funnels the hydrogen into a fuel cell, generating high-performance power.
Because ammonia is carbon-free, it has become known as a fuel with the potential to contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the maritime industry. Amogy assert that it is expected to be utilized in the future as a source of stable, clean energy.
MSB aim to promote the decarbonization of the maritime industry, realize a carbon-neutral society, and contribute to the reduction of environmental impacts on a global scale. The company will continue to develop marine ammonia handling systems, such as fuel supply systems for a wide range of ammonia fuel consumers, including this collaboration for onboard hydrogen production and utilization.
