Amogy's Innovative Ammonia-to-Power Tech: Paving the Way to Green Energy in Asia
Key Ideas
  • Amogy, a Brooklyn-based startup, secures $23 million in funding to expand its ammonia-to-power technology in promising Asian markets like Japan and South Korea.
  • The startup's innovative approach aims to fully replace fossil fuels with ammonia, offering a cleaner energy alternative for power generation in regions lacking renewable resources.
  • Amogy's technology, which cracks hydrogen atoms off nitrogen to generate electricity without combustion, shows potential for applications in maritime shipping and terrestrial power supply.
  • With a shift towards green hydrogen production, Asian countries view ammonia as a carbon-efficient alternative to LNG, setting new standards for ammonia usage in the coming years.
Amogy, a climate tech startup based in Brooklyn, has managed to navigate the changing landscape of U.S. politics by focusing on expanding its innovative ammonia-to-power technology in foreign markets, particularly in Asia. By securing $23 million in funding, the startup plans to further develop its technology that aims to fully replace fossil fuels with ammonia for power generation, addressing the growing demand in countries like Japan and South Korea. Ammonia, commonly known as a component of fertilizers, serves as a hydrogen carrier, making it easier to transport and burn in power plants and ships. The startup's unique approach involves cracking hydrogen atoms off nitrogen to generate electricity without combustion, thereby eliminating the release of NOx pollution. This environmentally friendly process has shown promising results during testing on a tugboat and is set to be deployed on a commercial scale in ships and power plants in the next few years. The initial systems are designed to produce 500 kilowatts to one megawatt of electricity, with the flexibility to scale up by deploying multiple units in parallel. Amogy's strategic shift towards Asian markets aligns with the region's efforts to develop an ammonia infrastructure and transition to green sources of hydrogen production. By viewing ammonia as a cleaner alternative to LNG without carbon emissions, countries like Japan and South Korea are expected to incorporate ammonia in their power generation operations, setting new standards for carbon-efficient production processes. With a vision to drive the adoption of green energy solutions, Amogy aims to play a crucial role in the sustainable energy transition in Asia.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.