Clean energy technology company Monolith Materials, Lincoln, Neb., reports that it is planning a 275,000 mt/y carbon-free ammonia plant in Hallam, Neb. Monolith technology converts natural gas into carbon black and hydrogen, with the latter expected to be used for ammonia production. Its first commercial scale carbon black/hydrogen plant is currently being commissioned, and the second plant will begin construction in 2021. The second plant, which will have larger capacity, will integrate the ammonia plant.
Monolith expects to supply its ammonia to the agriculture market in the Corn Belt.