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Seafarer training for marine ammonia fuel comes into focus
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Seafarer training for marine ammonia fuel comes into focus

Julian Atchison March 12, 2025

Already in 2025, we have seen multiple initiatives launched and resources released to contribute to seafarer training ahead of the first ammonia-fueled vessels. Here, we explore the IMO’s first training guidelines, a new bunker training facility in India, and a safe procedures manual for ammonia bunkering developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

Shared hydrogen pipeline infrastructure for renewable ammonia production in Inner Mongolia
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Shared hydrogen pipeline infrastructure for renewable ammonia production in Inner Mongolia

Kevin Rouwenhorst March 03, 2025

The Energy Bureau of Inner Mongolia has released plans for a common-user hydrogen pipeline infrastructure network throughout the region. This will support development of a series of renewable ammonia projects, and adds to the growing list of hydrogen pipeline projects across China. To transport the ammonia to key future demand centres (such as power plants and ports), ammonia pipelines may be the next step.

The view from Japan: 2025 shaping as a pivotal year for ammonia energy
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The view from Japan: 2025 shaping as a pivotal year for ammonia energy

Julian Atchison February 26, 2025

In 2025, the pieces are rapidly assembling to enable and accelerate imports of ammonia energy to Japan. This year, government agency METI is due to announce two lots of key funding, including contracts for difference subsidies and development of import infrastructure. Power generation technologies will be commercialised within the next few years, and more maritime players are joining the push to deploy ammonia fuel in Japanese ships.