Ammonia (NH3) is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, which dissolves in water to give a strongly alkaline solution, and is one of fertiliser feed stock and manufactured from nitrogen (air) and hydrogen (made from natural gas, naphtha or coal with steam).
Related Definitions in the Project: The Plant and Process Unit
Example Article of the Ammonia:
Ammonia Security Risks Could Harm Energy Transition Plans (Source: Oil Price on 25 March 2023): By Cyril Widdershoven - With the recent publication of the IPCC report warning of the devastating effects of global warming and the need for action, the push for energy transition away from hydrocarbons faces new challenges. While green hydrogen and green ammonia are being touted as viable substitutes for hydrocarbons in a low-carbon or Net-Zero future, security risks associated with their transportation and storage are being increasingly acknowledged. This poses a potential threat to Europe's green energy strategies, as NGOs and citizens may oppose these plans due to the higher risks involved. A report by Berenschot, Arcadis, and TNO suggests that more needs to be done to set up the right policy, law, and regulations to mitigate these risks. The report also indicates that the maritime transport of green ammonia is more cost-effective, leading to an influx of this product in European ports, particularly the Port of Rotterdam. However, this also means that the overall transport volumes of ammonia will be exponentially higher, increasing the risks of a potential disaster involving ammonia. ...
