Eggs 424: Revolutionizing our Energy Future with Ammonia with Greg Vezina

Summary In this conversation, Greg Vezina discusses the potential of ammonia as a clean energy source, its historical context, and the challenges it faces in gaining acceptance. He emphasizes the economic advantages of ammonia over hydrogen and the need for government support to transition to alternative fuels. Vezina also highlights the importance of repurposing existing infrastructure and the role of innovation in making ammonia a viable energy solution for the future. TakeawaysAmmonia has been used as a fuel for over 100 years.The technology for ammonia fuel is not new but has been overlooked.Ammonia can be a more efficient carrier of hydrogen than liquid hydrogen.The economics of ammonia fuel must be favorable for widespread adoption.Government policies can significantly impact the development of alternative fuels.Ammonia can be produced from waste, making it a sustainable option.The transition to ammonia fuel requires repurposing existing infrastructure.Innovations in ammonia technology are crucial for its future.The global shift towards ammonia energy is gaining momentum.Understanding the lifecycle emissions of energy sources is essential. Chapters 00:00 The Future of Energy: Ammonia and Alternative Fuels 05:06 Historical Context: Ammonia as a Fuel Source 09:56 Ammonia vs. Hydrogen: The Technical Advantages 14:56 Economic Viability: The Cost of Transitioning to Ammonia 20:04 Political Barriers: The Role of Government in Energy Innovation 24:56 Safety and Infrastructure: Ammonia's Practical Applications 29:47 The Future of Ammonia: Overcoming Misalignment of Incentives 38:54 The Emission Debate: Ammonia vs. Battery Vehicles 41:07 Government Policies and Their Impact on Energy Choices 42:48 The Future of Internal Combustion Engines and Ammonia 46:50 Efficiency and Storage: The Case for Ammonia 49:58 Cost Challenges in Ammonia Technology 54:48 Decoupling Energy and Food: A Global Perspective 01:01:30 The Path Forward: Embracing Incremental Improvements Credits: Hosted by Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar