Demonstrating an integrated ammonia synthesis and cracking concept under relevant industrial conditions to support future low‑carbon energy and hydrogen applications.
Economic & Environmental Impact
Increasing green NH₃ synthesis efficiency
Improving the efficiency of green ammonia synthesis through integrated process design and tailored catalyst development supports more flexible and sustainable industrial operation:
- Reduced capital and operating costs
- Improved industrial viability of green NH₃
- Better compatibility with variable renewable electricity supply
Key impacts
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional ammonia production
- Improved cost efficiency of green ammonia processes
Enabling the Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Economy
Promoting NH₃ as an energy and hydrogen vector
Using ammonia as an energy carrier and hydrogen vector supports the integration of renewable energy and hydrogen across multiple applications.
- Lower system costs for NH₃‑based energy and hydrogen solutions.
- Improved feasibility of hydrogen deployment in energy systems.
Key impacts
- Enhanced role of ammonia as a practical hydrogen carrier.
- Improved integration of renewable energy into energy supply systems.
Energy Independence & Regional Resilience
Boosting energy independence
Distributed energy systems based on renewable energy and hydrogen strengthen regional resilience and reduce dependence on external energy supply.
This requires:
- Efficient medium‑ and long‑term energy storage solutions
- Distributed and resilient energy system architectures
Key impacts:
- Increased regional energy autonomy
- Improved resilience of local energy systems
AMAZE directly addresses these needs.
