AmmPower Corp., Toronto, announced that its in-house designed, 50-kilogram-per-day IAMMTM (Independent Ammonia Making MachineTM) demonstration unit (GM March 25, p. 32) is now operational. AmmPower produced its first ammonia using this demonstration unit on May 16, 2022.
“The demonstrated success of our IAMMTM technology is a TRL 6 (Technology Readiness Level) event, serving as a major milestone for AmmPower,” said Dr. Gary Benninger. “It validates our technology and our approach to IAMMTM modularization. We are proud of what our team has accomplished in just six months.” The production team, led by General Manager Greg Barranger and Chief Technologist Dr. Zhenyu Zhang, have begun patent submissions around the IAMMTM process of green ammonia production.
The technology used in this demonstration unit will be scaled up for use in AmmPower’s 4 metric ton per day IAMMTM unit, which is also being designed in-house. The target market for the full-scale units will be the independent distributors and retailers of anhydrous ammonia used for fertilizer. The company is targeting first-quarter 2023 for first deliveries. The company earlier suggested a price tag of $3-$3.5 million.
“The interest in our IAMMTM units has been strong,” said AmmPower President Rene Bharti. “The concept of economical, distributed production is a major disruptor in the way ammonia is produced and transported for agricultural use. This would put AmmPower in position to be at the forefront of green ammonia production for the agricultural arena.”
“The IAMMTM unit is something that has been missing in the agricultural world,” said Eric Kelley, AmmPower Head of Agriculture. “Allowing for ammonia production, on location, providing fertilizer for dealers and growers, is something that has rarely been seen before in modern farming history. The fact that the IAMM™ unit also comes with carbon credits and allows farmers to take a renewable and green approach to their livelihood is the future of farming.”