Amogy, a leading provider of scalable and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KBR, a global leader in science, technology, and engineering solutions. This collaboration aims to advance ammonia cracking technologies and expand the role of ammonia as a key enabler in the global hydrogen economy.

Under the agreement, Amogy’s proprietary ruthenium-based ammonia cracking catalysts will be evaluated for integration with KBR’s advanced hydrogen production platforms. These efforts will explore commercial deployment opportunities across various applications, including offshore and industrial sectors.

The partnership will facilitate ongoing knowledge exchange, joint exploration of market opportunities, and demonstration projects that integrate Amogy’s catalyst technologies into KBR’s systems. Amogy’s diverse catalyst portfolio—featuring both precious-metal-based and base-metal-based formulations—offers high-efficiency ammonia conversion at lower operating temperatures, enabling increased hydrogen production rates. These catalysts are available for both direct sale and licensing, providing scalable and dependable solutions for the clean energy sector.

KBR brings extensive expertise in sustainable hydrogen production, with a technology portfolio that includes H2KPlus for cost-effective blue hydrogen via Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) and H2ACT for hydrogen production from ammonia. The collaboration with Amogy aligns with KBR’s strategic focus on integrating innovative technologies to support the energy transition.

“KBR’s leadership in hydrogen technology makes them an ideal partner as we work to scale ammonia’s role as a global hydrogen carrier,” said Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy. “Together, we are committed to advancing the hydrogen economy with cutting-edge solutions. By combining Amogy’s catalyst innovation with KBR’s world-class technology platforms, we aim to unlock new opportunities for clean, scalable energy.”

Ammonia is increasingly recognized as a critical component in the hydrogen value chain due to its high energy density and ease of transport using existing global infrastructure. Unlike pure hydrogen—which presents storage and distribution challenges—ammonia offers a practical, cost-effective medium for transporting hydrogen at scale. When cracked back into hydrogen, it provides a carbon-free fuel suitable for heavy industry, transportation, and power generation.

As global demand for clean hydrogen continues to grow, this collaboration between Amogy and KBR is poised to play a pivotal role in enabling efficient, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.