Bart Norton, Founder and Board ChairIn fact, the Ammonia Energy Association suggests that a mixture of 30 percent hydrogen and 70 percent ammonia can replace diesel fuel, slashing carbon emissions by 99.7 percent.
Kontak Hydrogen Storage is at the forefront of this revolution, with innovative solutions that make hydrogen production safer and more cost-effective.
Its Hydrogen Release Module, a compact, patented, cutting-edge device can extract hydrogen from ammonia using an electrically heated catalyst. This innovative technology, roughly three feet long and 18 inches in diameter, converts liquid ammonia into clean hydrogen directly on-board vehicles, providing efficient, real-time energy production exactly where it’s needed.
“We are focused on storing hydrogen in the most effective and efficient manner by providing products, processes and strategies,” says Bart Norton, founder and board chair.
Kontak’s intellectual property spans two types of hydrogen carriers: Hydrogen on Liquid Carriers (HOLC), recyclable organic carriers that store and release hydrogen multiple times, and a one-way, ammonia carrier. Ammonia boasts a remarkable hydrogen capacity of 17.8 percent weight-by-weight. This surpasses compressed and liquid hydrogen advancing the possibilities for clean energy storage and use.
The hydrogen extraction process begins by pumping liquid ammonia into a reactor, where it’s preheated and passed through a catalyst to separate the three hydrogens from nitrogen and directing them to a fuel cell or internal combustion engine. Kontak employs advanced 3D printing to create metallic cores with thousands of microreactors, each coated with a proprietary catalyst. These reactors are heated rapidly using carbon-free magnetic induction, ensuring precise hydrogen release and uniform temperature distribution.
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We are focused on storing hydrogen in the most effective and efficient manner by providing products, processes and strategies
With a minimalist design featuring just one moving part—the ammonia pump—the Hydrogen Release Module maximizes reliability while seamlessly integrating simplicity, portability and energy efficiency.
Kontak currently plans 4 models for small drones to oceangoing ships. Multiple units can run in parallel, allowing users to adjust output to meet specific energy demands across industries.
The company also offers patent-pending fueling stations that dispense ammonia or other HOLC carriers for on-board hydrogen generation. Fueling stations cost less than 10 percent of traditional compressed or liquid hydrogen stations, leveraging ammonia’s century-old storage and fueling infrastructure.
A team of highly experienced experts guided by the CEO Daniel Parker whose proven track record in developing hydrogen fueling systems and chemical plants on a global scale, continue to propel Kontak’s efforts.
The company is gearing up for the next phase of innovation and working on new developments. This includes the Model 400, which can produce sufficient hydrogen onboard for a Class-8 truck or transit bus. It also plans to refine the catalytic process and potentially lower the temperature needed to extract hydrogen from ammonia.
Diesel fuel isn’t disappearing overnight, but Kontak offers a practical path toward carbon neutrality. The company is at the forefront of sustainable energy, offering real-world solutions that bridge the gap between today’s fuel needs and tomorrow’s clean energy goals.
