PINK AMMONIA PRODUCED THROUGH NUCLEAR CO-GENERATION

Abstract

To contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, the production of hydrogen through water electrolysis using renewable sources has emerged as an excellent alternative. Within this context, "pink hydrogen," generated via electrolysis powered by nuclear energy, can play a pivotal role in emissions reduction when employed in the production of ammonia. Ammonia production involves the use of both hydrogen and electricity for separating nitrogen from the air and converting them into ammonia, a process commonly referred to as "pink ammonia". Nuclear energy boasts low CO2 emissions, akin to solar and wind energy sources, but it holds distinct advantages over these sources due to its consistent power generation without intermittency. Moreover, the recent advent of Mini and Small Modular Nuclear Reactors that can be directly integrated into the energy industry makes nuclear generation an excellent choice for ammonia production.