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.