Air Liquide has teamed up with US engineering firm KBR to develop integrated low-carbon ammonia solutions based on autothermal reforming (ATR) technology.
Announced today (19th July), the partnership will initially see Air Liquide’s Engineering & Construction division collaborate with KBR on the ATR technology offering.
In the longer term, Air Liquide and KBR will continue to work together on the development of low-carbon hydrogen to support the energy transition.
ATR technology is believed one of the most suitable solutions for large-scale production of low-carbon hydrogen, which is then combined with nitrogen to produce low-carbon ammonia.
Air Liquide holds nearly seven decades of experience in oxygen-based ATR technology.
Paired with KBR’s grassroot ammonia plant knowledge, the duo hope to achieve a production process that will also allow for a carbon capture rate of up to 99% in highly integrated industrial facilities when combined with the required technology.
Michael Graff Executive Vice-President of Air Liquide, said the offering will provide an efficient, reliable, and competitive solution for the production of ammonia to help engage a low-carbon transition.
“These [solutions] will enable customers to grow their business with an optimised carbon footprint, while also contributing to the development of the global hydrogen market,” Graff added.
Ammonia can be easily transported over long distances and a global supply chain infrastructure is already in place for the production, transportation, and utilisation of the product at large scale.
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Once transported, ammonia can then be converted back into hydrogen to decarbonise several industries, including mobility.
Read more: Green ammonia at scale: Will the ammonia economy overtake the hydrogen economy?
In 2022, the global ammonia market size reached $78bn and is projected to surpass $129bn by 2030. It is expected to grow by 6.5% per year on average between 2022 and 2023 according o Precedence Research.
Doug Kelly, President of Technology at KBR, added, “Our differentiated ammonia synthesis technology has been the preferred choice for decades, with complete solutions for low-carbon and renewable ammonia with large-scale capacity of up to 10,000 MTPD.”
“The addition of Air Liquide’s ATR technology further complements our low-carbon ammonia offerings as we work to promote technology solutions to decarbonise the world.”
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