CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine Sign MOU on Low-Carbon Ammonia for Shipping Fuel

CF Industries Holdings Inc., Trafigura and TFG Marine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the use of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel, as the shipping sector explores pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The agreement builds on an existing collaboration between CF Industries and Trafigura involving shipments of low-carbon ammonia. Under the MOU, the three companies will work together to support the development of low-carbon ammonia as a viable fuel option for maritime transport.

The collaboration will cover market development activities, engagement with industry stakeholders, and planning for ammonia bunkering logistics. Initial efforts will focus on the U.S. Gulf Coast and Northwest Europe, regions expected to play a role in early adoption of alternative marine fuels.

CF Industries will contribute its low-carbon ammonia production and export capacity from its Donaldsonville, Louisiana complex. Trafigura will support the initiative through its experience in commodity logistics and market development. TFG Marine will provide marine fuel supply expertise, including coordination of bunkering demand and last-mile delivery solutions.

TFG Marine is a joint venture between Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean Group, and operates a global marine fuel supply and bunkering network.

“We are pleased to collaborate with industry leaders such as Trafigura and TFG Marine to establish the supply chain necessary to meet the expected transition of the marine shipping industry to low-carbon ammonia as a fuel,” said Bert Frost, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, CF Industries.

“This agreement brings together the critical components needed to advance low-carbon ammonia as a viable marine fuel,” said Patricio Norris, Global Head of Ammonia and LPG at Trafigura. “Through this collaboration with CF Industries and TFG Marine, we are combining world-class production capabilities with our global logistics and bunkering network to support the maritime industry’s transition to cleaner fuels.”

“Our global bunkering infrastructure and operational expertise position us to play a key role in delivering low-carbon ammonia fuel solutions to the shipping industry,” said Kenneth Dam, Executive Director of TFG Marine. “This collaboration with CF Industries and Trafigura enables us to develop the supply chain and logistics capabilities needed to make low-carbon ammonia bunkering a commercial reality for vessel operators worldwide.”