Hydrogen-ammonia supply chain, viewed in 5 stages
From Middle Eastern clean hydrogen to its reuse as hydrogen in Korea
1
Clean hydrogen production
Green/blue hydrogen based on Middle Eastern solar power + CCS
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2
Ammonia synthesis
Hydrogen + nitrogen bonding, liquefaction at room temperature
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3
Maritime transport
Utilizing existing chemical tankers as they are
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4
Arrival in Korea
Berthing at fine chemical plant infrastructure
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5
Hydrogen reconversion
Ammonia decomposition, domestic hydrogen supply
The key is the detour — instead of transporting hydrogen as is, it is converted into ammonia, which is easier to transport, and then converted back upon arrival