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Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia: Game-Changers for a Sustainable Planet or Overhyped Solutions? (Environment Protection and Healing Climate Change)

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....reen Hydrogen and Green Ammonia: Game-Changers for a Sustainable Planet or Overhyped Solutions? (Environment Protection and Healing Climate Change)<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Environmental Law<br>Dated:- 6-6-2025<br>Introduction As the world races to combat climate change, green hydrogen and green ammonia have emerged as promising energy carriers touted to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like hea....

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....vy industry, shipping, and long-duration power storage. But are they truly viable, scalable solutions-or merely attractive ideas fraught with technical, economic, and environmental challenges? This article examines the science, economics, sustainability, and strategic implications of green hydrogen and ammonia in the global clean energy transition. &#128300; What Are Green Hydrogen and Green Amm....

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....onia? * Green Hydrogen is produced via electrolysis, using renewable electricity (solar/wind) to split water (H&#8322;O) into hydrogen (H&#8322;) and oxygen (O&#8322;), emitting no CO&#8322;. * Green Ammonia (NH&#8323;) is made by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen (N&#8322;) from the air via the Haber-Bosch process-again, using renewable energy. These are distinguished from: * Grey Hyd....

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....rogen (from fossil fuels, high CO&#8322; emissions) * Blue Hydrogen (from fossil fuels with carbon capture) * Brown Ammonia (traditional ammonia production using natural gas or coal) &#127757; Why Are They Important for the Planet? Sector How Green H&#8322;/NH&#8323; Helps Heavy Industry Decarbonizes steel, cement, and chemical production Transport Fuels shipping, aviation, and long-hau....

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....l trucks Power Stores renewable energy for grid balancing Fertilizers Enables zero-carbon nitrogen fertilizers Green hydrogen and ammonia are among the few options available to decarbonize sectors that cannot easily run on electricity. &#9878;&#65039; Pros vs. Cons &#9989; Benefits * Zero Emissions: No CO&#8322; released during production or use. * Energy Storage: Can store surplus ....

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....solar/wind energy over weeks/months. * Global Trade Potential: Shippable fuels-support energy security and green exports. * Industrial Decarbonization: Viable replacement for natural gas and coal in high-heat processes. &#10060; Challenges * High Cost: 2-4 times more expensive than fossil-based alternatives (as of 2024). * Energy Intensive: Electrolysis and Haber-Bosch require mas....

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....sive renewable capacity. * Infrastructure Gaps: Need pipelines, storage, port facilities, and safety regulations. * Water Use: Large water demand for electrolysis-an issue in water-scarce regions. &#127759; Environmental Sustainability: Net Positive? * If powered by clean electricity, green H&#8322; and NH&#8323; can dramatically reduce emissions. * But green doesn't always mean clean....

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....: * Land use for renewables * Potential nitrogen pollution from ammonia spills * High lifecycle energy consumption if used inefficiently (e.g., hydrogen combustion in cars vs. fuel cells) Thus, context matters-where, how, and for what purpose these fuels are deployed is key. &#128161; Where They Make the Most Sense * India, Australia, Saudi Arabia - abundant solar power and land * Japa....

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....n, South Korea, Germany - high energy demand and limited renewables * Sectors like: * Steel and cement * Maritime shipping * Seasonal power storage * Fertilizer exports India, for instance, has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with the goal of becoming a global hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production and exports. &#128200; The Outlook: Bright, But Not Without Hurdles ....

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.... * Technology Costs Are Falling: Electrolyzer prices are dropping, and project pipelines are growing. * Global Investment is Rising: Over $100 billion in announced projects globally by 2025. * Policy Push is Strong: EU, U.S. (Inflation Reduction Act), and India are offering major incentives. However, market adoption lags behind ambition, and without: * Carbon pricing, * Infrastructure bu....

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....ild-out, * Technological breakthroughs, ...green hydrogen and ammonia may remain niche. &#9989; Conclusion: A Great Idea-With Caution Green hydrogen and ammonia are critical tools, not silver bullets. Their potential to transform the global energy system is real, especially where direct electrification is not possible. But turning promise into planetary impact requires massive investment, sma....

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....rt policy, international collaboration, and a sober look at where they make sense. So, yes-they can be great ideas for our Blue Planet, if used wisely, efficiently, and equitably. ***&nbsp;<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....