Topsoe ammonia technology to boost Approtium’s hydrogen production in South Korea?
Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium, a leading South Korean industrial supplier of hydrogen, to deliver their proven ammonia cracking technology, H2RETAKE™, which converts low-carbon ammonia, also known as blue ammonia, back into hydrogen.
Topsoe will provide technology for Approtium’s landmark project in Ulsan, South Korea. The facility is expected to produce 75,000 tpy of hydrogen, which will meet South Korea’s growing demand for co-firing in the power generation sector.
The project significantly contributes to South Korea’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (using 2018 as a baseline).
Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “We are excited to embark on this project with Approtium, showcasing not only the potential of our innovative technology, but also the strengths of ammonia as a key energy carrier. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced drastically on a global scale and through this project, Topsoe delivers a strong contribution to support South Korea’s decarbonisation targets.”
James Kim, CEO of Approtium, said: “Our ultimate goal has been to provide clean hydrogen to clients and contribute to accelerate carbon neutrality in Korea. This collaboration with Topsoe marks a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of that goal and signifies our commitment to providing value to both our clients and society.”
H2RETAKE is Topsoe’s ammonia cracking technology, which converts ammonia to high-purity hydrogen with a 96% energy efficiency.
It produces high-quality hydrogen that is suitable for a variety of industrial applications. One distinguishing feature of H2RETAKE is its ability to use off-gases as fuel for the endothermic reaction, which increases overall efficiency.
It can process any commercial-grade ammonia feed source, demonstrating its adaptability to various operational scenarios for hydrogen production.
Source Topsoe
