More ammonia requires for shipping, if we develop less green hydrogen projects

The fewer green hydrogen projects are on line by 2030, the more global trade there will be for renewable ammonia for use as a shipping fuel, according to a new report published by non-profits the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Global Maritime Forum. While this may seem counterintuitive — given the assumption that most

The rise of the seaborne ammonia trades

Acronym-heavy shipping needs to get used to a rising four-letter vessel type. VLACs are being tipped to overhaul VLGCs in a changing of the guard in the gas trades. The global trade of ammonia is increasing every year with a rise in trade projected until at least the middle of the century. With ammonia becoming

Amogy and ITOCHU partner to explore application of ammonia fuel in ships

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ITOCHU Corporation (“ITOCHU”), a Japan-based global trading and import/export company. This strategic partnership is aimed at exploring the potential application of Amogy’s technology on ITOCHU’s maritime vessels. Amogy has developed a modularized system that

U-Ming, Itochu eye joint operation of ammonia ships

U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte Ltd and ITOCHU Corp. are eyeing joint ownership and operation of ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding that also outlines the exploration and implementation of other maritime-emission lowering solutions like the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, alongside various energy-saving devices. The International Maritime

World’s first ammonia bunkering terminal on anvil

The world’s first ammonia bunkering terminal is set to be built at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, with approval from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection. This achievement is critical to establishing ammonia as a safe and environmentally acceptable alternative to traditional transportation fuels. The initiative, which aimed to create the first network of ammonia

JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia

JERA, Japan’s top power generator, said it has agreed with Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab to jointly explore the development of a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project in the United States. Exxon is developing what is expected to be the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen production plant at its Baytown Complex east of Houston

Fortescue conducts trails with ammonia-diesel marine fuel

Fortescue, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully conducted the world’s first use of ammonia, in combination with diesel in the combustion process, as a marine fuel onboard the Singapore-flagged ammonia-powered vessel, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, in the Port of Singapore.

NYK and Hitachi Zosen unveil plans for ammonia-fuelled ship

A paradigm shift is exemplified in the collaborative efforts of Hitachi Zosen and NYK through their joint proposal, aligning with the goals set forth by the IMO and contributing to the Global Industry (GI) Fund Projects. The joint proposal spearheaded by Hitachi Zosen and NYK centers around the development of a catalytic removal system, referred

EPS places orders for LNG dual-fuel tankers and ammonia bulkers

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed an order for two LNG dual-fuel oil tankers and four ammonia dual-fuel bulkers with Chinese shipyards. The Idan Ofer-controlled diversified shipowner ordered two 111,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel LR2 product tankers from CSSC Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI). In June last year, the company ordered two such vessels from the

Wärtsilä introduces ammonia fuel supply system

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, introduces a groundbreaking Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) for ships able to operate with ammonia fuel. The system is available for both liquid and gaseous fuel. The Wärtsilä AFSS is an innovative and reliable system that enables the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. In line