Key Takeaways
- Ammobia has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance its modular “Haber-Bosch 2.0” ammonia production technology.
- The funding will be used to build a pilot facility, validate reactor performance, and prepare for commercial demonstrations with early customers.
- Investors in the round include Shell Ventures, ALIAD (Air Liquide), MOL Switch, and Chevron Technology Ventures, alongside new and existing backers.
- Ammobia’s technology aims to reduce capital expenditures and improve flexibility compared to conventional ammonia production.
- The company positions its approach as supporting supply chain resilience and long-term decarbonization across agriculture, energy, and maritime sectors.
Ammobia Announces $7.5 Million Seed Financing
Ammobia, a technology company developing low-cost ammonia production systems, has announced the close of a $7.5 million seed funding round. The financing will support the scale-up of the company’s modular ammonia plant designs, referred to as Haber-Bosch 2.0, which are intended to lower capital costs and expand deployment options for ammonia production.
According to Ammobia, the new capital will be used to construct a pilot facility to further validate its reactor technology and to identify a cohort of customers for commercial demonstrations. The round includes participation from Shell Ventures, ALIAD (Air Liquide), MOL Switch, the venture capital arm of Mitsui OSK Lines, and Chevron Technology Ventures, alongside additional institutional investors.
Rethinking Conventional Ammonia Production
Ammonia is the second most-produced chemical globally and plays a central role in fertilizer production, chemical manufacturing, and plastics. It is also gaining attention as a potential energy carrier for maritime shipping, power generation, and energy storage. However, conventional ammonia production relies on centralized Haber-Bosch plants that operate at high pressures and temperatures, typically dependent on natural gas supply.
Ammobia stated that its technology uses advances in materials science and reaction engineering to operate at significantly lower pressure and temperature. The company reports that its system has demonstrated the ability to operate at up to ten times lower pressure and 150°C lower temperature than conventional processes, with the potential to reduce synthesis loop costs by up to 50%.
Karen Baert, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Ammobia, said the industry is at a turning point as it balances cost pressures, emissions reduction, and supply chain stability.
Modular Design and Broader Applications
Ammobia’s modular plant design is intended to allow ammonia production closer to end markets, reducing reliance on large, centralized facilities and long-distance transport. The company stated that standardized modules could shorten deployment timelines and enable production at different scales, including integration with renewable energy sources without the need for extensive hydrogen storage.
The company estimates that ammonia production accounts for nearly 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. By lowering costs and enabling alternative energy inputs, Ammobia positions its technology as a potential enabler of decarbonization across agriculture, energy, maritime transport, and chemical manufacturing.
Investor and Leadership Perspectives on Ammobia
Tomoaki Ichida, Chief Executive Officer of MOL Switch, said Ammobia’s approach supports diversified ammonia supply options as demand grows in new applications such as shipping. Ammobia also announced the recent appointment of Guido Radaelli as Chief Engineering Officer, bringing decades of experience in ammonia process technology.
With this seed round, Ammobia’s total funding now stands at $13.5 million, including both dilutive and non-dilutive capital, as the company advances toward pilot-scale validation and commercial readiness.
