H2Uppp organised a workshop to disseminate the results of the Green Ammonia study.

On 22 March 2024, the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up (H2Uppp) programme in Thailand organised an online workshop to disseminate results from the Green Ammonia Market Study in Thailand and the Southeast Asia Region and to allow participants to exchange knowledge on its potential and related technologies.

Ammonia (NH3), a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is a vital component in Southeast Asia and Thailand’s agricultural and industrial sectors, principally through its key role in fertiliser production. Green ammonia, produced from green hydrogen, is poised for exponential growth as it gradually replaces the traditional grey ammonia produced from carbon-intensive fossil fuels, which is still necessary for industry in the region.

The Green Ammonia dissemination workshop explored a wide range of topics related to its potential applications in various sectors, value chain, economic prospects, and technology progress. It began with key presentations on the opportunities presented by green ammonia from a global perspective, highlighting its market status, certification standards, and environmental advantages, as well as the cost structure and related regulatory frameworks, followed by the current regional landscape of ammonia markets and the future trajectory of green ammonia adoption. The discussion also covered the potential applications of green ammonia in the maritime sector, with highlights on technology and ongoing project development. Insights into specific regional contexts were provided, with a spotlight on Indonesia’s endeavours towards green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

Presentation on the future perspective of green ammonia in SEA and Thailand, DNV

While green ammonia is not yet adopted in Thailand and Southeast Asia due to its high cost, the dissemination workshop highlighted the transformative potential of green ammonia and emphasised the pressing need for collaborative efforts to overcome challenges and seize opportunities in the region’s energy transition. Serving as a platform to support this initiative, the workshop brought together participants from many countries in the region, namely Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, with leading power companies such as B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited, PTT Public Company Limited, and Thai Oil Public Company Limited, and facilitated discussions essential for the development of green ammonia in Southeast Asia.

Presentation on opportunities of green ammonia in global perspective, DNV

Financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the H2Uppp programme is being implemented in Thailand by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC). H2Uppp aims to support the policy and market development for green hydrogen and Power-to-X through studies and training, the identification and initiation of public-private partnerships (PPP) and projects, and the promotion and dissemination of knowledge through the identification and connection of local and international hydrogen specialists, in particular, vis-à-vis the German private sector.

MAN Energy Solutions presented Green Ammonia Applications in Maritime Sector

The “Green Ammonia Market Study in Thailand and SEA Region” report, published by the H2Uppp programme, is now available at https://t1p.de/tlvgo