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Singapore Maritime Week: decarbonizing shipping with Australia and other key partners

Julian Atchison March 31, 2025

At Singapore Maritime Week, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO announced funding for eight maritime decarbonization projects, including ammonia safety training, and an AI-based safety management system. MPA also signed agreements with ABS, the Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Brugges, and confirmed it has contributed to early work on training guidelines for the safe handling of methanol and ammonia at the IMO.

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CertifHy announces first three RFNBO certification bodies

Julian Atchison March 31, 2025

Vinçotte, TÜV SÜD, and TÜV Rheinland will deliver the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme. The news comes after CertifHy was officially approved by the European Commission late last year to issue RFNBO-compliant hydrogen certification.

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Interim guidelines released for safe ammonia imports in Japan

Julian Atchison March 31, 2025

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is in the process of finalising new guidelines for the safe importation of hydrogen and ammonia into Japan. The guidelines will identify key legislative considerations, outline key design and process considerations, and act as a useful starting point for relevant stakeholders to plan for new energy imports.

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BASF: 54 MW electrolysis capacity now online at Ludwigshafen

Geofrey Njovu March 27, 2025

BASF’s new 72-stack electrolyser will produce about 8,000 tons per year of renewable hydrogen for use as a feedstock in the company’s production facilities.

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Commercial-scale testing of ammonia heat for cement manufacturing in Japan

Geofrey Njovu March 27, 2025

MUCC has commenced commercial-scale testing of ammonia co-firing in the cement manufacturing process. The company is targeting a calorific replacement ratio of 30% for both the calciner and cement kiln.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines: ammonia-fueled Capesize bulkers & chemical tankers to hit the water from next year

Geofrey Njovu March 27, 2025

Between 2026 and 2029, Mitsui O.S.K Lines will add three ammonia-powered Capesize bulkers and six chemical tankers to its fleet through joint ownership and chartership with CMB.TECH. MOL, Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have also received AiP from ClassNK for a large-size ammonia-powered ammonia carrier.

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ZEMBA launches latest e-fuels tender

Julian Atchison March 25, 2025

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance has launched its second tender process for decarbonized fuels. Starting in 2027, the tender aims to cover multi-year cargo shipping demand equivalent to 1.5 million loaded, twenty-foot shipping containers transported from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

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Alfa Laval to provide ammonia fuel supply systems for under-construction gas carriers

Julian Atchison March 25, 2025

Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for its new ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia. The system will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers being built in China, each featuring WinGD’s X-DF-A engine.

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Solatio: GW-scale renewable ammonia in Brazil

Julian Atchison March 25, 2025

Brazilian solar developer Solatio has received approval for a 3 GW grid connection, connecting its new hydrogen & ammonia project to Brazil's renewables-dominated northeast grid. FID on the $4.7 billion project is due this year.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines expands into storage, acquires LBC Tank Terminals

Geofrey Njovu March 25, 2025

Adding terminal storage capabilities to its fleet of marine transportation and logistics fleet, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has acquired LBC Tank Terminals. LBC is currently inviting expressions of interest for its Vlissingen ammonia storage and cracking terminal, which is set to become operational in 2028.