H2ACT®
Unlocking the Global Hydrogen Economy Through Ammonia Cracking
Ammonia, a zero-carbon molecule with high hydrogen-storage density, is the most promising long-distance hydrogen carrier in the short to medium-term
To unlock its full potential, we need a technology that can efficiently and sustainably provide hydrogen at the point of use.
KBR's H2ACT® technology converts ammonia back into high-purity hydrogen at industrial scale, enabling a practical pathway for global hydrogen trade.
Our technology is built on eight decades of ammonia technology leadership
Drawing on more than 80 years of ammonia technology experience and over 260 licensed ammonia plants worldwide, KBR developed H2ACT® to deliver efficient, industrial-scale conversion of commercial-grade ammonia into high-purity hydrogen.
Designed for reliability, flexibility and commercial deployment, H2ACT® enables customers to mitigate risk, accelerate project execution, and support the growth of the global hydrogen economy.
99.97%+ Hydrogen Purity
<0.1 ppmv Ammonia Slip
250+ operating ammonia plants
90% Efficiency
Proven. Commercial. Ready to Scale.
By leveraging established infrastructure and enabling the storage and transportation of hydrogen at scale, ammonia offers a practical pathway to a global hydrogen economy. KBR's H2ACT is proving that commercial-scale ammonia cracking can help make this vision a reality."
Hari Ravindran, Global Head, Technology Solutions, KBR
Ammonia Cracking Project Advances to EPC
Ulsan, South Korea
The SUSO Project represents an important milestone in commercializing KBR's H2ACT® technology.
World's First Commercial Project in Korea
TRL-9 Industrial Scale Hydrogen Production
10 MTPD Hydrogen Production; 72 MTPD Ammonia Processing
Target Startup: 2028
Location: Ulsan, South Korea
KBR: Global Leader in Ammonia and Hydrogen Technologies
#1 in world-scale ammonia plants: With more than 260 ammonia plants built worldwide, KBR is the leader in ammonia technology, licensing, and the delivery of complete production complexes.
We have designed and delivered many of the world's largest steam reformers for ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and propane dehydrogenation applications.
End-to-end project delivery: From licensing and engineering to EPCm, equipment, and digital solutions, KBR delivers integrated solutions with a single point of accountability.
We support the full value chain from ammonia to hydrogen
Technology Differentiators
Proven Ammonia Expertise
Built on KBR's global ammonia leadership
Commercial Feedstock Flexibility
Compatible with widely available commercial-grade ammonia
Modular Scalability
Supports initial projects while providing a pathway to larger import terminals
Advanced Furnace Design
Leverages KBR's process and thermal engineering heritage
Optimized Hydrogen Recovery
Designed to maximize product yield and efficiency
Hear Elena Stylianou, KBR Director, Clean Ammonia and Hydrogen Solutions in conversation at the World Hydrogen Week
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