Ammonia-Fueled Power Generation: Giant Tanks at Japan's Hekinan Plant Signal a Bold Decarbonization Bet
Four massive ammonia tanks—each 40 meters tall and 60 meters wide—are under construction at Japan's Hekinan Power Station. The world's first commercial-scale 20% ammonia co-firing begins in 2029, aiming to eventually replace coal entirely. Here's why it's both groundbreaking and controversial.