The partners announced that 100% ammonia fuel combustion has been achieved during testing in Japan, matching “full-load conditions” for GE Vernova’s F-Class gas turbines.
Kevin Rouwenhorst reports back from the 7th CFAA International Symposium in Tokyo, plus significant progress on the ground for Idemitsu Kosan, NYK Line, Resonac, and IHI Corporation.
Despite the successes and progress made in 2025, the year remains a missed opportunity for ammonia energy. The first complete supply chains for renewable ammonia are emerging, and some 600,000 tons of annual production capacity is set to be online in northeast China early next year. Maritime engines, cracking, and power & heat technology solutions also made their mark, moving from feasibility into deployment. But disappointing outcomes at the IMO and government support that failed to spark market development remains an issue, with plenty of critical, detail-heavy work ahead of us in 2026.
Meet the University of Minnesota, a global leader in ammonia energy R&D. We will learn more about UMinn’s world-leading renewable ammonia demonstration plant in Morris, Minnesota, as well as exploring the ecosystem of initiatives and spin-out companies launched by UMinn, including RTI International, Power-to-X Analytics, and Aza Power.
Adding to a pre-existing order of five LNG dual-fuel container vessels scheduled for delivery in 2026, Yang Ming has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hanwa Ocean for the construction of seven 16,000 TEU dual fuel ammonia-ready container ships to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.