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Ammonigy & Juwö Poroton: cracked ammonia fuel for brick manufacturing

Kevin Rouwenhorst November 27, 2025

In our November episode of Project Features, Juwö Poroton and Ammonigy joined us to explore their “CO₂-free brick production” project, demonstrating the use of cracked ammonia fuel to fire bricks in Wöllstein, Germany. Though hurdles remain for the deployment of the solution at the necessary scale, promising operational results and quality-checked final products were achieved, and progress is being made towards emissions mitigation.

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Air Liquide’s Antwerp cracker begins operations

Julian Atchison November 23, 2025

Air Liquide has announced the successful start-up of its first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium.

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Everllence 2-stroke engine: now available

Julian Atchison November 23, 2025

Everllence has launched its new dual-fuel ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine at an industry event in Copenhagen, ahead of the first units being delivered next year.

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Atmonia: novel technology for ammonia production at ambient conditions

Geofrey Njovu November 19, 2025

Icelandic start-up Atmonia is developing a novel nitrogen electrolyser technology which aims to produce ammonia from air and water in a single-step process.

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EU launches support scheme for alternative fuels

Julian Atchison November 11, 2025

In the wake of the IMO’s decision to postpone adoption of a zero and near-zero fuels support framework, the European Commission has launched its own support scheme for sustainable aviation (SAF) and maritime (SMF) fuels. Strategic, targeted investments will be made to scale up EU-based production of renewable and low-carbon fuels, unlocking the fuel volumes required.

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Statkraft outlines renewable ammonia plans for Shetland

Julian Atchison November 11, 2025

Statkraft is working to progress plans for two electrolysis-based ammonia projects in the Shetland Islands: the 80 MW Tagdale Green Ammonia outside of the capital Lerwick, and a 400 MW facility on disused industrial land near Scatsta airport.

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GMF: South Africa-Europe iron ore shipping could run on ammonia by 2029

Julian Atchison November 10, 2025

Ammonia-fueled iron ore carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029, and scale toward full route decarbonisation by 2035. Saldanha Bay is currently home to South Africa’s primary iron-ore export terminal, and could develop into a marine ammonia fuel bunker hub with the right policy support levers and investment.

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Ammonia-fired boilers for MW-scale industrial operations

Julian Atchison November 09, 2025

The Cardiff University and Flogas joint project recently announced successful testing of a 100% ammonia-fed, 500 kW boiler system.

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UK Ammonia Alliance: new industry coalition to boost ammonia adoption in the UK

Geofrey Njovu November 05, 2025

The newly established UK Ammonia Alliance intends to promote the growth of the ammonia industry in the UK, building on the country’s robust research and innovation base.

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Port of Rotterdam on the cusp of commercial ammonia bunkering operations

Geofrey Njovu November 05, 2025

In April this year, a ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering demonstration was completed at the Port of Rotterdam. In October, two parties, OCI and VICTROL, who participated in the pilot, reached an agreement towards commercial implementation of ammonia bunkering.