Opportunities, Challenges and Application Prospects of Ammonia Fuel Under the Target of Carbon Neutrality

doi:10.12096/j.2096-4528.pgt.22059

Abstract

Abstract:

In the context of the global low-carbon transition, low-carbon and zero-carbon technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia are gradually gaining popularity, and are considered to be one of long-term technological choices for tackling climate change. Focusing on the strategic requirements of realizing the carbon neutrality target, this paper sorted out the characteristics of ammonia fuel, discussedits advantages, opportunities and challenges as a zero-carbon fuel, and analyzed the experience and enlightenment of developing ammonia industry in other countries. The research believes that ammonia fuel is one of the important zero-carbon energy sources under the background of carbon neutrality, and it has wide application prospects in fields of industry, electric power, and transportation. It is suggested that China should consider the development pace of global “ammonia economy”, deploy the “green ammonia” industry timely, and promote the pilot demonstration and application of ammonia fuel.

Key words: carbon neutrality, ammonia fuel, zero-carbon energy, new storage and regulation technology, transportation fuel

CLC Number:

TK 16

Hu GAO, Fan LIU, Hai LI. Opportunities, Challenges and Application Prospects of Ammonia Fuel Under the Target of Carbon Neutrality[J]. Power Generation Technology, 2022, 43(3): 462-467.

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