Ammonia in the energy transition


Ammonia is a potential vector of the energy transition.
Ammonia is made up of nitrogen (1 atom) and hydrogen (3 atoms)
If we compare the properties of Ammonia with those of other renewable fuels, it could be a balanced solution especially for maritime transport.
Ammonia has a higher volumetric energy and more practical storage conditions than liquid hydrogen because Ammonia liquefies at -33 ° C and Hydrogen at -253 ° C.
Ammonia is produced from hydrogen which poses the same environmental issues between Grey (produced from fossil fuels), Blue (from fossil fuels with capture and storage of CO2) or green ammonia (electrolysis from renewable energies or nuclear).

See more in Adinergy course: How to reduce Logistics Environmental footprint or Introduction to Hydrogen: The alternative Fuel.