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Aiming to develop ammonia treatment technology based on electrolysis
Expected to play a positive role in the safe and economical future energy market

 Techcross, the global No.1 company in ballast water management system (BWMS), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s No.1 shipbuilding and engine manufacturer, signed an agreement on July 10 to jointly develop ammonia treatment technology. The signing ceremony was held at Techcross Busan factory and was attended by around 10 key personnel, including Techcross president Park Seogwon, Vice president Kim Seongtae, Central Research Director Kwon Kyungan, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Design Division Director Lee Hwansik and Executive Director of Hull Design Department Ko Yongdae.

 As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) implements various policies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the demand for ammonia-fueled ships is rapidly increasing. Ammonia is recognized as a promising eco-friendly fuel due to its cost-effectiveness and safety benefits. However, its high toxicity poses significant risks to marine ecosystems in the event of leakage, making the development of safe treatment technologies essential. The primary goal of this agreement is to develop ammonia electrolysis treatment technology, and a recovery technology for purged ammonia gas, leveraging Techcross’s core electrolysis technology.

 Currently, there are no established regulations regarding the discharge of ammonia water from ammonia-fueled ships. Nevertheless, with increasing environmental regulations anticipated, developing such technologies has become critical for securing competitiveness in the global market. A Techcross representative said, “We hope this agreement will be a good opportunity for both companies to lead the future eco-friendly energy market through the successful development of ammonia treatment technologies”.

 In addition to its industry-leading BWMS, Techcross is developing other eco-friendly marine solutions such as VRCS and ESD, while expanding into the green hydrogen electrolysis industry based on its core electrolysis technology, striving to become a comprehensive environmental company.