Empowering Industry: Hydrogen’s Role in Decarbonizing the Ammonia Industry

Synopsis

Hydrogen is an essential feedstock in ammonia production, with fertilizer production consuming 88 percent of ammonia in the United States. The production processes of ammonia can be decarbonized by replacing the use of natural gas reforming with a clean hydrogen production supply. What are the scalability pathways for hydrogen use in the fertilizer industry?

• What are the realistic scalability pathways of hydrogen use for the fertilizer industry?
• How does shifting towards hydrogen-based ammonia production encourage energy independence, trade relations, and global supply chains?
• What are the challenges associated with hydrogen production for ammonia production, including water usage, emissions, and waste management, and how can these be addressed?