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IMO: net-zero framework adoption postponed

Julian Atchison October 23, 2025

The outcome leaves the global shipping industry with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, but – for now – no detailed pathway to reach those targets. The result also leaves a certainty gap, delaying critical investment in zero or near-zero (ZNZ) fuels and propulsion technologies. Despite the setback, work on finer details and mechanisms to be included in the framework continued this week in London.

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Copenhagen Atomics Waste Burner: paradigm shift for energy production

Thomas Jam Pedersen

Copenhagen Atomics’ Thorium-based, modular reactor can be deployed at scale to provide consistent power for electrolysis, unlocking GW-scale plants.

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Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of Pricing in Ammonia

Diana Castillo

What is the importance of price transparency in building new ammonia markets, and how can robust price assessments and benchmarks be set?

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Clean ammonia: implications for market pricing

Lizzy Lancaster

A quick introduction to ammonia market price dynamics exploring how supply additions in the next two years could impact current market pricing in an absence of firm demand from new energy uses for ammonia.

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The Opportunity for Green Ammonia Production in CA

Tim Kamermayer

The Green Hydrogen Coalition is supporting a push to catalyze clean & green fuels production, multi-sectoral end use, and export capability in California by establishing an integrated, multi-sectoral roadmap, commercial demonstrations and a strategic political campaign for its support.

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Financing ammonia projects in developing countries

Dolf Gielen

This presentation will discuss recent project financing insights from World Bank and the 10 GW Lighthouse Initiative. Financing cost, risk and risk mitigation mechanisms will be presented. Criteria for project prioritization will be elaborated.

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First projects awarded funding under Japanese CfD scheme

Julian Atchison October 22, 2025

The first two recipients in Japan’s long-term contracts for difference program for low-carbon hydrogen production have been announced. Resonac will produce hydrogen from used plastics and subsequently ammonia, with Japanese chemicals giant Nippon Shokubai to act as offtaker.

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Partnering for Technology Deployment across Asia

Rahmad Pribadi Nobuhiko Kubota

Pupuk Indonesia and IHI conducted the country’s first successful ammonia coal co-firing demonstration this year in west Java, together with Indonesian utility PLN Indonesia Power. The partnership brings together two critical players in the Asian ammonia market: Pupuk – which owns and operates nearly 3% of total global ammonia production – and IHI – a world-leader in technology solutions for ammonia-fired power generation. Hear directly from two first mover organisations that will play a leading role in the ammonia energy transition in Asia and beyond.

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Initiatives for the Safe Launch of Ammonia-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carriers in 2026

Takanori Mizuno

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), the world’s second largest shipping company by fleet size, is set to begin operating 3 ammonia-fueled Capesize bulk carriers from 2026, transporting iron ore and coking coal. This presentation will introduce MOL’s initiatives leading up to the launch, with a particular focus on safety measures and preparations for the safe operation of these next-generation vessels.

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Supporting First-Movers and Shaping Regulations to Activate First-Followers

Valentina Bortuzzo

The Mærsk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is working with pioneers of ammonia operations to bring first-on-the-water demonstrations to reality and develop operational experience. We work with regulators to use our insights in shaping the requirements that will pave the way for industry followers.