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Ammonia

Ammonia is a chemical compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH₃, widely used as an industrial feedstock, fertiliser and emerging energy carrier. It is a colourless gas with a pungent odour, typically produced through the Haber-Bosch process by combining atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen under high temperature and pressure. Ammonia is one of the most widely manufactured chemicals globally, with annual production exceeding 180-million tonnes. Its primary use is in agriculture, where it serves as the basis for nitrogen-based fertilisers that underpin modern food production. Industrial applications include the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles and cleaning products. Ammonia is increasingly recognised as a potential zero-carbon fuel and hydrogen carrier in the energy transition, particularly for shipping, power generation and long-distance energy transport. When produced using renewable electricity to generate hydrogen through electrolysis, it is termed green ammonia and offers a pathway to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. The compound can be stored and transported more easily than pure hydrogen, as it liquefies at moderate pressures and temperatures. Major ammonia production hubs are emerging in regions with abundant renewable energy resources, including parts of Africa, the Middle East and Australia. Its dual role as a fertiliser feedstock and energy vector positions ammonia as a strategic commodity in both food security and climate mitigation.

Ammonia News


Coal heaps
China’s coal-to-chemicals push pays off with record profits
Updated 7 hours ago By: Bloomberg

China’s decade-plus quest to replace oil with coal in chemicals production is paying off for industry leader Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, which pulled in record profits as crude prices soared... 


US Ambassador to Rabat Duke Buchan
US offers first funding for private ammonia project in Western Sahara
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday it had agreed to fund early-stage studies for a project aimed at producing ammonia in Western Sahara, marking the first US government financing... 


CMB Tech Vessel
Fortescue accelerates zero-emission iron-ore shipping
22nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Iron-ore major Fortescue and maritime group CMB Tech have signed an agreement for the charter of up to 12 ammonia-capable vessels, which marks a big step towards decarbonising Fortescue's global... 


Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
Japan offers energy loan, ammonia technology to South Africa
6th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Japan plans to fast-track talks with South Africa on a yen-denominated energy loan, while promoting its technology to blend ammonia with coal to reduce carbon emissions in a country that still... 


Green hydrogen developments integrate a range of systems
Facilitating multi-disciplinary integration in green hydrogen projects
9th April 2026

SLR Consulting asserts that the success of large-scale green hydrogen developments is dependent on early, integrated collaboration between engineers, environmental specialists and financiers to... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (27/03/2026)
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre and promising uranium/gold endowment. 


Woodside Energy assumes control of Beaumont ammonia facility in Texas
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Woodside Energy said on Thursday it assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas following the completion of performance testing and... 


An image of Dr Jens Tülsner
Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


China's first coal to chemicals project with green hydrogen starts commercial operations
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

China's first coal-to-chemicals project integrating green hydrogen started commercial operations on Thursday, according to a report from state-run CCTV. Operated by major state-owned power... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Sanedi head urges revival of coal research, PPPs to drive energy transition
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) CEO Dr Titus Mathe has called for the re-establishment of research capacity in South Africa’s academic institutions to support... 


Nutrien to shut down Trinidad nitrogen operations
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

World's top potash producer Nutrien said on Tuesday it has started a controlled shutdown of its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas facility, effective October 23. The company cited... 


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