GreenH has taken a final investment decision on its Slagen renewable ammonia project, plus two other electrolytic hydrogen projects on Norway’s coast. Nel ASA has been chosen to supply electrolyser technologies for Slagen and a series of electrolytic hydrogen projects in Norway, and will add a 1 GW production line for its new “Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline system” at its factory in Herøya.
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AFC Energy, Komatsu team up to deploy ammonia cracking for heavy vehicle engines
The pair aim to complete an ammonia-fueled engine platform design capable of scaled production, while demonstrating that “an internal combustion engine can be run on liquid ammonia with minimal changes necessary”.
Port of Oslo preparing for arrival of ammonia-powered Yara Eyde
Beginning in Rotterdam, the newly-opened route visits Oslo, Brevik, and Bremerhaven to deliver fertilizer weekly, and will be serviced by the ammonia-powered Yara Eyde from later this year.
Duiker’s pilot cracking plant to be built at the Port of Rotterdam
Duiker Clean Technologies and new partners Plant One have chosen the Port of Rotterdam as the location for the installation of the AMMONEX ammonia cracking pilot plant.
Wärtsilä ammonia engine to power short-sea shipping in Norway
Wärtsilä will provide its four-stroke, ammonia-powered engine to Skarv Shipping Solutions for deployment on a new timber transport vessel to be built in China. Delivery of the full equipment set – including fuel gas supply system, release mitigation system, and a selective catalytic reduction system for exhaust treatment – is anticipated in late 2026.
CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine to facilitate adoption of marine ammonia fuel
The trio plan to build on a series of already successful collaborations between CF Industries and Trafigura, and push forward bunkering logistics planning for marine ammonia fuel on the US Gulf Coast and northwest Europe.
Novel Ammonia Production Technologies: Catalysts, Sorbents, Electrochemistry & Other Technology Pathways
In our latest technology landscape analysis, AEA Technology Manager Kevin Rouwenhorst explores four broad categories for novel ammonia production technologies: improved catalysts, sorbent enhancement, electrochemical ammonia synthesis, and other technology pathways (including geological, single-step and looping synthesis).
Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line to deploy e-fuel powered containerships from 2027
Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line (NCL) have emerged as winners of ZEMBA’s second tender focused on the deployment of e-fuel powered containerships. NCL will deploy the renewable ammonia powered containership Yara Eyde from 2027.
