Canadian AmmPower collaborating with FuelCell Energy to improve clean ammonia production

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Canadian ammonia production technologies firm AmmPower announced it has entered a strategic collaboration with FuelCell Energy to participate in pilots of distributed ammonia production.

The company said the partnership will result in the integration of AmmPower’s modular ammonia production units with FuelCell Energy’s highly efficient solid oxide electrolyzer systems, improving clean ammonia production efficiencies and opening new commercial avenues.

AmmPower’s Independent Ammonia Making Machine (IAMM) is designed to produce up to four tonnes of carbon-free ammonia daily using renewable electricity.

By coupling this technology with FuelCell Energy’s solid oxide electrolyzer the joint effort is expected to reduce energy consumption by over 25% compared to traditional processes.

The company said that the FuelCell Energy’s Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell produces hydrogen at nearly 90% electrical efficiency without excess heat and can reach 100% efficiency when using excess heat.

Further it noted that hydrogen produced from electrolysis can be stored long term and transported, allowing energy from wind, solar and nuclear to be available on demand.

“As we look forward, our focus is on applying these advanced technologies to meet the critical needs of agriculture and industrial sectors, where ammonia plays a key role,” said AmmPower CEO Gary Benninger.

“This partnership is about more than just technological innovation, it’s about providing practical solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability in vital industries.”