Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility collaborate on the production of ammonia cracking technology for power stations
In a significant stride towards clean energy, Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility have joined forces to develop integrated solutions for hydrogen-fuelled power plants in South Korea. The partnership, announced on July 17, 2023, is a continuation of their joint efforts following the MOU signed in December 2022.
The joint development project is centred around the integration of ammonia cracking technology for power plants. This technology allows for the conversion of ammonia to hydrogen, a cleaner and more transportable fuel source compared to pure hydrogen. The hydrogen generated is then used to power turbines, aiding in the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Doosan Enerbility is contributing its latest development in hydrogen gas turbine technology for clean power generation. The company is also working on a 100% hydrogen gas turbine, expected to further reduce CO2 emissions. Johnson Matthey, on the other hand, is providing engineering services, ammonia cracking technology, and catalysts for the project.
Alberto Giovanzana, Chief Commercial Officer of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, looking forward to demonstrating how JM's technology can support the decarbonisation of the South Korean power sector. Hongook Park, CEO of Doosan Enerbility's Power Services Business Group, also emphasised the importance of the collaboration.
The development supports the South Korean Government's plans to increase the share of clean hydrogen-based power generation from 0% in 2022 to 2.1% by 2030 and 7.1% by 2036. The partnership between Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility is expected to help achieve high-efficiency combined cycle hydrogen power generation.
Analysis from the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials shows that using ammonia cracking technology to enable hydrogen-fuelled turbines could reduce carbon emissions by over 21% when a gas turbine is fired up with 50% hydrogen. Doosan Enerbility aims to complete the development of the 380 MW 100% hydrogen gas turbine by 2027.
While there are no publicly available details on the progress of this joint development as of July 2023, it is recommended to check official press releases or company updates from Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility directly for up-to-date information. The project aims to usher in the era of high-efficiency combined cycle hydrogen power generation, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
- The partnership between Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility in South Korea's climate-change initiative is focused on the integration of ammonia cracking technology, which converts ammonia to hydrogen, a cleaner and more transportable fuel source.
- Johnson Matthey is contributing engineering services, ammonia cracking technology, and catalysts for the project, while Doosan Enerbility is providing its latest development in hydrogen gas turbine technology and working on a 100% hydrogen gas turbine.
- The development of this cleaner energy solution supports the South Korean Government's plans to increase the share of clean hydrogen-based power generation, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable-energy usage.
- The collaboration between Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility is expected to help achieve high-efficiency combined cycle hydrogen power generation, leveraging advancements in both environmental-science and technology, and potentially influencing the finance sector's approach to sustainable business ventures.
