Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Explained

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Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on the planet and does not emit any carbon or other greenhouse gases when combusted

Because of this attribute, hydrogen is widely viewed as the best way to decarbonize many hard-to-abate industries and is expected to become a key pillar of global decarbonization efforts.”
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The production of electrolytic hydrogen uses renewable energy and is C0₂ emission-free

Electrolytic hydrogen is produced by splitting water (H₂o) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (0₂) via electrolysis, a C0₂ emission-free process that is powered by electricity from renewable sources.. The traditional hydrogen process is the exact opposite, as it releases C0₂ into the atmosphere when fossil fuels (e.g., coal or natural gas) are burned to produce electricity and during the process of breaking hydrogen (H₂) from natural gas or other fossil fuels


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Hydrogen is difficult to transport and store due to its low energy density, so it is often combined with nitrogen from the air to safely produce green ammonia to efficiently transport hydrogen”
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Hydrogen and ammonia are industrial materials that are commonly produced and stored in a safe manner”
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In addition to use in fertilizer, green ammonia can be used to create electricity and heat or as a transportation fuel”

 

Given its importance to the energy transition, the Bear Head team is excited to focus its efforts on the efficient production of green hydrogen and ammonia.

Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Uses

Green Hydrogen

  • Green hydrogen can be used as fuel in gas turbines, engines, or fuel cells

  • Green hydrogen can generate high temperature heat used in processing facilities and steel production

  • Green hydrogen is replace gasoline and diesel and could be used to produce low carbon fuels

There are abundant uses of green hydrogen and ammonia to decarbonize existing and new industries, with Europe and Asia leading the current market demand. Bear Head Energy is committed to supporting the development of green hydrogen and ammonia economy in Atlantic Canada to create new opportunities for the region.

Green Ammonia

  • Anhydrous ammonia is a core component in fertilizer

  • Green ammonia can be used as a fuel replacement in fossil fuel burning engines and turbines for air, rail, and marine transportation, thus significantly reducing C0₂ emissions

  • Green ammonia can be used in the mass production of various essential chemical products

 How Green Hydrogen and Ammonia are Produced