Policy index

Regulatory environment index

Country-by-country scoring of the regulatory environment for green ammonia, covering hydrogen strategy, carbon pricing, import/export policy, port regulation, and safety frameworks. Updated quarterly. Click column headers to sort.

Countries scored
28
With H₂ strategies
22 of 28
With carbon pricing
14 of 28
IMO 2030 committed
All IMO members
Component 1
H₂ / NH₃ strategy
Has the country published a national hydrogen or ammonia strategy? How ambitious are the targets? Is it funded and legally binding?
Component 2
Carbon pricing
Is there an effective carbon price that creates a competitive advantage for green ammonia vs conventional? ETS, carbon tax, or CBAM-equivalent.
Component 3
Import / export policy
Are there tariffs, subsidies, offtake guarantees, or port policies that support ammonia import or export? H₂ import corridor agreements.
Component 4
Regulatory readiness
Are port safety regulations, bunkering permits, and ammonia handling standards in place for the clean energy use case, not just the legacy fertiliser case?
75, 100: Leading
50, 74: Developing
25, 49: Early stage
0, 24: Nascent
28 countries
Country ↕ Overall score ↕ H₂ strategy ↕ Carbon price ↕ Import/export policy ↕ Reg. readiness ↕ Role Key recent development

Scores are assessments by the Ammonia Observatory policy team based on publicly available information as of Q2 2026. They represent our editorial judgement and are not financial or legal advice. Submit corrections or additions →

All data on this page is compiled from publicly available sources including developer announcements, government publications, the publicly available information, regulatory filings, and press releases. The Ammonia Observatory does not hold proprietary data. Figures are the best available estimates as of June 2026. We welcome corrections at enquiries@ammoniaobservatory.com.