Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech Sign MOU to Develop Ammonia Fuel Systems for Dual-Fuel Vessels

Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech to collaborate on the development of ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel ships. The agreement, signed during Kormarine 2025 in Korea, aims to advance technologies that support the maritime sector’s transition toward low-carbon and alternative fuels.

Focus on Ammonia as a Marine Fuel

The partnership combines Alfa Laval’s technical know-how in ammonia fuel supply and mitigation technologies—such as its Fuel Supply System (FSS) and Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS)—with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech’s system engineering and integration capabilities. The companies plan to explore commercial opportunities, co-develop solutions, and work toward a future pilot installation.

The collaboration seeks to position both firms for early market entry as ammonia gains traction as a potential marine fuel for decarbonising shipping.

Company Statements

Young-Gu Choi, Managing Director of Alfa Laval Korea, said:
“This MOU is more than just technical cooperation – it represents a strategic partnership to secure leadership in Korea and Asia’s sustainable shipbuilding market. By combining our strengths, we aim to accelerate the decarbonization of global shipping with safe and reliable ammonia fuel solutions.”

Chang-Keun Lee, CEO of Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, commented:
“Partnering with Alfa Laval is a significant opportunity to deliver safer and more efficient ammonia fuel systems to our customers. Through pilot projects and subsequent commercial projects, we will maximize synergies and bring greater value to the maritime industry.”

Alfa Laval’s engagement with ammonia-related technologies extends beyond this agreement. The company continues long-standing R&D collaboration with WinGD, which has tested the FCM Ammonia system, ARMS, and fuel valve trains. These efforts support upcoming commercial deployment.

In another project, Alfa Laval worked alongside K Shipbuilding (KSB), WinGD, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), contributing to the design of an entire ammonia fuel system, including supply systems, valve trains, ARMS, and an Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler.