On June 16, 2026, Amogy, a provider of ammonia-to-hydrogen and ammonia-to-power solutions, and KOWA Company, Ltd. announced a partnership to bring ammonia cracking-based hydrogen supply solutions to Japan, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies in April 2026.
Through the collaboration, Amogy and KOWA will jointly explore opportunities to deploy ammonia cracking-based hydrogen supply solutions, with an initial focus on Japan's Chubu region. The companies will assess how ammonia can serve as a practical and efficient carrier for hydrogen, enabling the transportation, storage, and delivery of low-carbon hydrogen to support industrial applications and broader energy infrastructure development.
As Japan accelerates efforts to establish a hydrogen-based economy and advance its decarbonization objectives, ammonia is increasingly being recognized as a critical energy carrier capable of overcoming many of the logistical challenges associated with hydrogen transportation and storage. By converting ammonia back into hydrogen through advanced cracking technologies at the point of use, stakeholders can unlock new pathways for delivering hydrogen where it is needed while utilizing existing ammonia supply chains and infrastructure.
The partnership combines Amogy's proprietary ammonia cracking technology and expertise in ammonia-based energy systems with KOWA's extensive business network, industrial capabilities, and longstanding presence in the Japanese market. Amogy's patented ammonia cracking technology, proven in real-world applications, offers a mature, scalable, and highly efficient method for splitting ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, which is then directed to integrated fuel cells or hydrogen engines to generate high-performance power with zero carbon emissions.
KOWA, a Japan-based global enterprise with a history of over 130 years, is actively advancing its decarbonization strategy by promoting the development of sustainable energy supply chains centered on green hydrogen and green ammonia. The company is working to establish integrated value chains covering production, transportation, storage, and utilization of next-generation fuels.
Amogy is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional locations in Houston, Texas, and Seoul, South Korea. The company is backed by investors including Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, SK Innovation, Aramco Ventures, Mitsubishi Corporation, Samsung Heavy Industries, BHP Ventures, and AP Ventures.
