Ammonia seminar - from promise to practice

Tackling the challenges of ammonia as a clean, energy-efficient, and cost-effective fuel

Ammonia holds promise as a significant contributor to the marine and land based onshore energy mix. However, its successful adoption faces several implementation challenges, ranging from building social acceptance to overcoming business challenges and ensuring technology readiness. Ammonia’s toxicity puts safety considerations and handling risks in the spotlight, requiring a strong focus on advanced detection systems, ventilation strategies, emergency protocols and workforce training. Technology readiness must be demonstrated, and engineering solutions need to be robust - covering aspects such as combustion stability, emissions control, and material compatibility. On the business side, factors of infrastructure readiness, fuel supply chains, and regulatory compliance will shape the pace of Ammonia’s uptake as a fuel in marine and electric power applications.

This seminar, co-organized by DNV, Technical University Delft and University of Groningen, examines these challenges head-on, sharing insights from ongoing research and pilot projects, and discussing how industry collaboration can turn ammonia from promise into practice as a feasible, practical and integral part of the future energy mix. Join this event to learn from industry experts, actively engage in discussions, ask questions, and contribute to valuable knowledge exchange among participants.

Please find the program details below.

Parallel program

PhD posters pitches
Throughout the day, PhD candidates from several universities in the Netherlands will showcase their research in the coffee and lunch area. Stop by to ask questions, connect with the researchers, and spark new ideas.

Technology Centre touring
During the breaks a short guided tour of the DNV Technology Centre will be available, offering a brief look inside the facility and its ongoing innovation work on sustainable fuels, industrial decarbonization and advanced technology testing.