The 2024 Ammonia TECH report explores the transformative potential of ammonia and how it is poised to revolutionize fertilizer, marine fuel, power generation, and hydrogen transport. The report includes discussion of the latest advancements in ammonia production technologies, from traditional methods to groundbreaking green and blue alternatives, and provides an in-depth look at the traditional Haber-Bosch process and emerging methods like electrolysis. Analysis of cost of production drivers and economic viability of various ammonia production routes, and examination of the carbon footprints associated with different ammonia production technologies is included. Insights into the latest innovations and future trends in ammonia production and applications are also discussed.

The use of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) is an alternative to transporting hydrogen without the need for pipeline infrastructure or hydrogen liquefaction. Instead, organic materials are hydrogenated at the hydrogen production source, transported to their destination, and dehydrogenated to release the hydrogen for use. The bulk transportation of organic liquids is commonplace, relatively low cost, and well established, thus simplifying the movement of hydrogen via LOHC. With the growing demand for green hydrogen to support decarbonization efforts worldwide, LOHC is emerging as a practical means of transporting hydrogen from production sites to consumption sites. This report provides an overview of LOHC technologies. The report also includes a technology readiness level (TRL) summary of LOHC options, carbon intensity analysis, and discussion related to the cost of transporting hydrogen for various LOHC types. Comparisons with other hydrogen transportation options such as liquefied hydrogen and ammonia are also presented.

​​Urea is the most used and traded fertilizer in the world; its demand is heavily driven by the fertilizer and food production industries as urea is used in many parts of the world as the primary source of nitrogen for crop nutrition. This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of urea. The report provides urea economics for several different global locations (USGC, China, Western Europe, and Middle East) under a consistent first quarter 2024 price scenario. ​

This report provides an overview of commercial and developing technologies for linear alpha olefins exploring the chemistry and process technology. Comparative economics and carbon intensities are presented for full-range technologies (Chevron Phillips, INEOS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SABIC/Linde, Axens, Idemitsu) and on-purpose production of butene-1 (Axens, Zeon), hexene-1 (Chevron Phillips, Axens, Sasol), and octene-1 (Dow, Sasol). A regional capacity overview is also included, with a breakdown by company in each region.