The Hydrogen Carrier Fuelling our Net Zero Future
Hydrogen has long been hailed as a key player in the transition to Net Zero. However, storing, moving, and utilising it at scale still presents significant technical and economic challenges. So, what if the solution lies in a molecule we’ve known and used for over a century? Ammonia, a hydrogen vector with great potential for off-the-grid applications, can immediately start supporting decarbonisation targets, offering a practical and scalable pathway to accelerate the clean energy transition.
About the session
In this session, Professor Agustin Valera-Medina, Director of the Net Zero Innovation Institute at Cardiff University and lead of the GW-SHIFT theme Conversion, explores the critical role of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier and as a powerful zero-carbon fuel in its own right.
Ammonia (NH₃), already widely used in agriculture, is gaining attention for its potential to simplify hydrogen storage and transport. As a carbon-free molecule with high hydrogen content, ammonia could be the key to unlocking large-scale, cost-effective, and low-emission hydrogen deployment. From shipping fuel to industrial heat and power systems, researchers are pushing boundaries to enable ammonia-based energy solutions that are stable, efficient, and clean.
This insightful and engaging session will explore:
Why ammonia is emerging as a key enabler of the hydrogen economy
The practical challenges of using ammonia in energy systems
Cutting-edge research and real-world pilots currently underway
How the UK is positioning itself as a global leader in ammonia energy innovation
The role of hydrogen carriers in achieving true Net Zero emissions
Whether used directly or as a stepping stone for hydrogen transport and storage, ammonia could reshape how we decarbonise sectors like heavy transport, industry, and power generation. But significant R&D is still needed to overcome technological barriers and ensure sustainable, low-emission life cycles.
Who should attend?
This session is ideal for:
Energy professionals, engineers and researchers
Policymakers and industry leaders shaping Net Zero strategies
Anyone curious about the future of hydrogen fuels and energy storage
Stakeholders in transport, industrial heat, shipping and power sectors
Whether you’re exploring practical applications or deep energy system integration, join us for a rare opportunity to gain insight from one of the UK’s leading voices in hydrogen innovation.
Register your place here.