Amogy Inc., a developer of energy-dense
ammonia power solutions,
opened its Norway operations with the hiring of Christian W.
Berg, Managing Director, Amogy Norway. Berg joins Amogy Norway
from his most recent position as Director of Business Development
for Yara Clean Ammonia, a decarbonization-focused subsidiary of
leading global ammonia producer, Yara International ASA.
Berg will be tasked with accelerating
Amogy’s effort in commercializing its ammonia-to-power technology
with partners in the Scandinavian countries. Norway, known as a
renewable energy and global shipping leader, has the advanced
infrastructure necessary to make ammonia a viable fuel source for
cargo ships as well as an ecosystem that presents strategic
commercial partnership opportunities for Amogy.
Norway is already developing ammonia
refueling stations (bunkering locations) for ships. In February
2021, it was also announced that the country would house Europe’s
first large-scale green ammonia project, making it an ideal second
home for Amogy.
Amogy will establish its Norwegian
headquarters in Stavanger, a city with a rich and active history
in the oil and shipping industries that has transformed into a
regional center for renewable energy production and innovation.
Amogy will also open a satellite office in Stord, co-located with
the Maritime Cleantech (MCT) cluster headquarters office and the
Catapult Centre Sustainable Energy test center. Amogy is a member
of MCT and is evaluating projects to test in Stord, where its
zero-emission shipping technology would be tested in simulated
real-life conditions alongside other advanced sustainable energy
technologies.
Worldwide, transportation accounts
for approximately a quarter of global carbon emissions. Amogy,
with its ammonia-to-power technology, aims to reduce more than
five billion metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions by
2040, accelerating the global journey towards Net Zero 2050.
Beyond high energy density, ammonia
has several key advantages that make it a suitable choice for
ocean-going vessels and smaller ships, Amogy says. Ammonia is
already a globally traded commodity, with 20 million tons of the
chemical shipped each year. The presence of existing ammonia
transportation and storage infrastructure also provides a ready
foundation for a future zero-carbon fuel value chain in shipping.
Further, Norway is pioneering production of zero emissions,
renewable-generated green ammonia, which is essential for
ammonia’s potential as a clean fuel.
Following recent successes with
technology demonstrations and fundraising, Amogy is in the process
of scaling its technology to decarbonize cargo ships and other
heavy-duty transportation systems, some of the largest emitters of
greenhouse gasses. The company will also pursue strategic
partnerships in the region to further these efforts, including a
recent MOU signed with Amon Maritime, an ammonia-powered shipping
and technology company, to create competitive, full-scale, carbon
free transportation solutions.
Amogy’s executive and R&D facility
will continue to operate out of its Brooklyn headquarters while
additional business development and operations teams will be
established in Norway.
