Amogy, Amun Energy launch 1-MW pilot, target 40MW by 2029

The Pohang site will move from pilot to utility-scale capacity under a staged deployment plan.

Amogy and Amun Energy, a subsidiary of GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C), have signed a supply agreement for an ammonia-to-power project in Pohang, South Korea, outlining a phased pathway from pilot deployment to commercial-scale capacity.

The project will begin with a 1-megawatt (MW) pilot system before scaling up to 40MW of installed ammonia-based power generation capacity by 2029, according to a statement.

The companies said the agreement establishes a structured deployment framework intended to support the transition of ammonia-to-power technology from demonstration to commercial operations.

The project builds on a previously announced pilot initiative between the two parties in Pohang and sets out a roadmap for scaling distributed power generation using ammonia-based systems, the statement said.

Amogy will supply its ammonia-to-power systems for the project. The company uses ammonia cracking technology to convert ammonia into hydrogen, which is then used to generate power for stationary and distributed energy applications.

Ammonia is increasingly being considered as a scalable option for carbon-free power generation as demand for clean energy solutions grows, said Amogy CEO Seonghoon Woo.

“As power markets look for reliable carbon-free energy solutions that can scale, ammonia is emerging as an increasingly practical option for power generation,” he said.

Amun Energy said the project is designed to support the commercialisation of ammonia-based distributed power generation in Korea through staged deployment.

Ki Tae Kim, CEO of Amun Energy, said the phased approach provides a foundation for long-term deployment of ammonia-based power infrastructure.

“The deployment roadmap in Pohang creates a strong foundation for long-term commercial adoption of ammonia-based power generation,” he said.

According to the statement, the project forms part of broader efforts in South Korea to develop hydrogen and ammonia-based energy systems and expand carbon-free power generation technologies.

The companies said the agreement provides a framework for scaling ammonia-to-power technology into commercial operations through incremental capacity expansion from pilot to utility-scale deployment.