Amogy has successfully completed the maiden voyage of the tugboat NH3 Kraken, the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered vessel.
This tugboat, retrofitted with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power system, sailed on a tributary of the Hudson River, marking a significant advancement in reducing global carbon emissions and supporting the maritime industry’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
The NH3 Kraken uses Amogy’s patented system to convert liquid ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, generating power without carbon emissions. Fueled by green ammonia produced from renewable energy, this technology presents a sustainable solution for the shipping sector, which contributes nearly 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases annually. Amogy plans to release a detailed case study in the coming months to further explore this innovative approach.
Amogy CEO, Seonghoon Woo, emphasized that this success provides critical insights for commercial applications and retrofitting projects, as Amogy continues to work with partners like Hanwha Ocean and Terox.
Ammonia is the world’s second most produced chemical, with around 20 million tons moving around the globe through 200 ports each year. With that track record, shifting the industry mindset to use it as a fuel is completely achievable, and can happen at an accelerated pace.
… concluded Woo.
