San Francisco-based Ammobia and Houston-based Lummus Technology have signed an agreement to license and deploy Ammobia's modular ammonia production system worldwide. The partnership will make Ammobia's "Haber-Bosch 2.0" process the first ammonia technology in Lummus's portfolio, targeting commercial installations for maritime fuel, power generation, and energy storage.
Ammobia says its capital-efficient synthesis loop operates at lower temperatures and pressures than conventional ammonia plants, potentially cutting capital costs by up to half and overall production costs by 10% to 30%. The modular design is intended to make smaller-scale ammonia production economically viable, a departure from the world-scale plants that have defined the industry for decades. Lummus, which has decades of experience scaling process technologies from concept to commercial operation, will handle global licensing, engineering, and project delivery.
The deal reflects growing demand for ammonia beyond its traditional role in fertilizer production. As of June 2026, 441 vessels on order or in operation were ammonia-ready or ammonia-fueled, according to the companies. The two firms will initially prioritize maritime fuel and power generation projects, while Ammobia continues developing applications for fertilizer and industrial production. Grand View Research projects global ammonia production will increase 58% by 2033.
