Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Uniper have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the industrialization of large-scale ammonia cracking, a critical technology for hydrogen production. The collaboration aims to enable global-scale hydrogen imports, enhancing energy security and promoting decarbonization efforts across industries. The partners are establishing a demonstration plant at Uniper's Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site in Germany, with the capacity to process 28 tons of ammonia per day. This plant will break down ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen through catalytic processes at high temperatures, followed by purification to yield clean hydrogen. The ultimate goal is to scale up the technology at an industrial level at Wilhelmshaven, transforming imported ammonia into hydrogen efficiently. The initiative targets sectors like energy, steel, and chemicals to make green or low-carbon hydrogen widely available. By utilizing ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, the partnership aims to support cost-effective and high-volume hydrogen transport from global production hubs. Ammonia's energy density and existing logistics infrastructure make it a suitable solution for hydrogen transportation. Leaders from Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde emphasize the significance of the partnership in advancing hydrogen imports and industrial decarbonization. Government support from North Rhine-Westphalia further bolsters the project, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen for the region's industry and sustainability. The construction of the demonstration plant is a crucial step towards commercialization, gathering operational data for refining the technology at an industrial scale. Uniper is repurposing its Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site for sustainable energy projects, with plans to commission the demo cracker by late 2026. The innovative ammonia cracking technology is viewed as a key element in establishing a global hydrogen supply chain for efficient clean energy delivery.