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The <i>NH<sub>3</sub> Kraken</i>: Amogy’s ammonia-powered tugboat
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The NH3 Kraken: Amogy’s ammonia-powered tugboat

Conor Furstenberg Stott October 05, 2023

As part of our Maritime Ammonia Insights series, we explore progress onboard the NH3 Kraken, Amogy’s ammonia-powered tug being developed in New York state. We heard updates on vessel retrofits, design points, project partners, the ongoing relationship with the US Coast Guard, HAZOP assessments, regulatory work and the remaining challenges before the tug hits the water for operational trials. Amogy’s Abigail Jablanksky and Chief Safety Solutions’ Herbert Fowlkes joined Conor Furstenberg Stott in conversation.

AiP for offshore production in Korea, government funding for maritime ammonia in Scandinavia
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AiP for offshore production in Korea, government funding for maritime ammonia in Scandinavia

Geofrey Njovu October 04, 2023

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering’s offshore hydrogen & ammonia production design has received Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping. In Scandinavia, the Norwegian government has awarded funding for two ammonia-fuelled vessel projects as part of a NOK 709 million funding round (including Yara Clean Ammonia & Viridis Bulk Carriers).

Certification with blockchain: H2Global makes the case
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Certification with blockchain: H2Global makes the case

Oscar Pearce October 04, 2023

In a new policy brief, H2Global sets out the case for the use of blockchain in hydrogen certification. The use of a decentralised, digital, public ledger for key certification data could support the development of radically transparent and secure schemes, though H2Global acknowledges blockchain’s key limitations. To illustrate its potential, H2Global points to the success of two currently operating schemes based on blockchain: “GreenToken” and “Clean Energy Certification as a service” (CEC).

IEA: ammonia key to decarbonising shipping by 2050
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IEA: ammonia key to decarbonising shipping by 2050

Julian Atchison October 03, 2023

With international shipping activity to more than double by 2050, the IEA forecasts that ammonia’s share of final energy consumption in the industry will rise to 44% in 2050, with a suite of other low-carbon fuels to play smaller roles. Lloyd’s Register & OCI HyFuels have also forecast that ammonia (and particularly electrolytic ammonia) will become the most significant fuel in the maritime sector by 2050.

Vessel news: bunker tankers, VLACs, pulp carriers & dual-fuel new builds
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Vessel news: bunker tankers, VLACs, pulp carriers & dual-fuel new builds

Geofrey Njovu October 03, 2023

In vessel news this week:

  • ClassNK and partners are working on a joint study for the development of an ammonia-powered, ammonia bunkering tanker.
  • Capital Gas’ order of two very large ammonia carriers to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries are scheduled for delivery by H2 2027.
  • G2 Ocean has triggered its option of an additional two ammonia ready vessels from Grieg Maritime Group.
  • WinGD and KSS Line will explore WinGD’s X-DF-A engines for newbuild vessels, focussing on midsize & very large carriers.

OCI Global: renewable ammonia in Texas
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OCI Global: renewable ammonia in Texas

Julian Atchison September 26, 2023

OCI will offtake electrolytic hydrogen feedstock from New Fortress Energy’s ZeroParks facility from 2025, allowing for the production of 80,000 tonnes per year of renewable ammonia at its Beaumont plant in Texas. This “over-the-fence” feedstock approach will also be employed in the development of a new multi-million tonne per year, greenfield ammonia plant in Beaumont, with Linde to own & operate an adjacent, CCS-based hydrogen production plant.

Fertiberia: low-carbon fertilizer alliances with Heineken, PepsiCo
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Fertiberia: low-carbon fertilizer alliances with Heineken, PepsiCo

Julian Atchison September 25, 2023

“Green fertilizer” produced at Fertiberia’s Puertollano plant has been successfully used on barley & potato crops in Spain, paving the way for future supply chains. Both Heineken and PepsiCo are aiming to reduce agricultural emissions and intend to scale-up the use of green fertilizer, and Fertiberia is set to begin producing low-carbon fertilizer at its other Spanish production centres.

Tracking the development pipeline of ammonia-ready vessels
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Tracking the development pipeline of ammonia-ready vessels

Geofrey Njovu September 24, 2023

In vessel news this week:

  • Samsung Heavy Industries’ ammonia-powered, ultra-large ammonia carrier design has been granted AiP by Korean Register.
  • Pherousa Green Shipping’s new fleet of six Ultramax vessels will be developed alongside partner OSM Thome.
  • And Avance Gas has triggered the option of two mid-sized LPG/ammonia carriers, noting growth in global seaborne ammonia trade.