Amogy and GS E&C form joint venture for ammonia-based distributed power generation

US-based ammonia-to-power technology developer Amogy has entered into a joint venture agreement with South Korea’s GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) to develop and operate ammonia-based distributed power generation systems.

The partnership combines Amogy’s ammonia cracking technology with GS E&C’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) capabilities, targeting deployment of carbon-free power solutions for industrial and decentralised energy applications.

Amogy’s system converts ammonia into hydrogen, which is then used for power generation. The approach is designed to enable electricity production without direct carbon emissions and with reduced infrastructure requirements, allowing deployment at smaller sites while maintaining cost and space efficiency.

The agreement builds on an ongoing project in Pohang, South Korea, where the two companies are working to develop an ammonia-based power generation facility with a planned capacity of up to 40 MW. The project, located at the Yeongilman Industrial Complex, will use green ammonia as a fuel source to supply electricity to local industrial users.

Amogy and GS E&C were previously selected as operators for a Distributed Energy Special Zone designated by South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.

“This joint venture reflects growing global demand for practical, carbon-free energy solutions,” said Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy. “Together with GS E&C, we are pairing breakthrough technology with proven EPC capabilities to deliver turnkey, easy-to-deploy solutions for customers. With our flagship project in Pohang underway, this partnership enables us to scale carbon-free distributed power generation and accelerate global expansion.”

Jin-hong Huh, Senior Executive Vice President of GS E&C, stated, “Through this joint venture, we aim to lead a new market for green ammonia-based carbon-free power generation. By successfully completing the pilot and subsequent commercialization projects in Pohang starting from this year, we will establish a foundation for expanding our energy business portfolio.”