TNB Genco, IHI, Petronas plan ammonia projects in Malaysia

TNB Power Generation (TNB Genco), Japan’s IHI Corp and energy firm Petronas will look into the feasibility of developing an ammonia supply chain in Malaysia, TNB Genco’s parent company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said on February 22.

TBN Genco, IHI and Petronas Gas + New Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a feasibility study on the subject. This study covers ammonia co-combustion in coal-fired power generation systems, as part of initiatives to decarbonise the country’s power sector.

The scope of the study covers exploring the technology of co-firing ammonia at coal power plants in Malaysia and evaluating the technology and economics across the entire ammonia supply chain which includes the green ammonia production from renewable energy sources and blue ammonia from natural gas, TNB said.

The study, which is expected to be completed this month, will also assess carbon capture and storage technology.