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  • First offshore vessel to operate on ammonia coming this autumn

    First offshore vessel to operate on ammonia coming this autumn Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has tasked Halsnøy Dokk with the conversion of […] The post First offshore vessel to operate on ammonia coming this autumn appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance

    ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed what it says is the world’s first […] The post ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • ABS delivers new EMSA report on ammonia fuel safety

    ABS delivers new EMSA report on ammonia fuel safety An ABS-led consortium has delivered a new report on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Other consortium members included the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Fundación Valenciaport. “ABS remains committed to…

  • Another approval in for multi-fuel and OCCS-ready bulk carrier

    Another approval in for multi-fuel and OCCS-ready bulk carrier Shortly after securing one from the Japanese classification society ClassNK, Oshima Shipbuilding has been […] The post Another approval in for multi-fuel and OCCS-ready bulk carrier appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Japan’s MHI prolongs research collaboration on ammonia-based clean power in Indonesia

    Japan’s MHI prolongs research collaboration on ammonia-based clean power in Indonesia Japanese major Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have signed […] The post Japan’s MHI prolongs research collaboration on ammonia-based clean power in Indonesia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Exmar wraps up its largest ship-to-ship ammonia transfer (Video)

    Exmar wraps up its largest ship-to-ship ammonia transfer (Video) Belgian shipping company Exmar has finished its largest ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia to date. The post Exmar wraps up its largest ship-to-ship ammonia transfer (Video) appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Texan facility produces its first ammonia

    Texan facility produces its first ammonia The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, located in southeast Texas, U.S., has produced its […] The post Texan facility produces its first ammonia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Alternative fuels and OCCS-ready bulk carrier gets ClassNK’s approval

    Alternative fuels and OCCS-ready bulk carrier gets ClassNK’s approval Japanese classification society ClassNK has issued approval in principle (AiP) for a concept design […] The post Alternative fuels and OCCS-ready bulk carrier gets ClassNK’s approval appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Norway’s Amon Bulk expands ammonia bulker scheme with three more kamsarmax newbuilds

    Norway’s Amon Bulk expands ammonia bulker scheme with three more kamsarmax newbuilds Norway’s Amon Bulk is pushing ahead with plans to build three ammonia-fuelled kamsarmax bulk carriers after securing NOK 298m ($27m) in investment grants from state energy agency Enova. The ships, each around 80,000–85,000 dwt, are designed to run on ammonia and to deliver…

  • Duo pooling resources to breathe life into Europe’s largest clean ammonia project

    Duo pooling resources to breathe life into Europe’s largest clean ammonia project Proton Ventures, a Dutch player in the clean ammonia arena, has established a new development company with Norway’s independent clean energy company Barents Blue, previously a subsidiary of Horisont Energi, to bring to life a clean ammonia project, said to be Europe’s largest…

  • Tank insulation system for LNG and ammonia-fueled vessels receives ClassNK’s blessing

    Tank insulation system for LNG and ammonia-fueled vessels receives ClassNK’s blessing With the maritime industry facing the pressing challenge of decarbonization, the development of alternative fuel vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia is gaining momentum, as illustrated by an approval in principle (AiP) Japan’s classification society ClassNK has granted for Spray form…

  • Samsung Heavy to build Amogy ammonia power systems

    Samsung Heavy to build Amogy ammonia power systems US ammonia power specialist Amogy has teamed up with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in a multi-year strategic partnership to manufacture its ammonia-to-power systems in South Korea. Under the agreement, SHI will set up a dedicated facility to produce and test Amogy’s systems for both maritime and land-based…

  • EU launches first hydrogen mechanism call to link suppliers and buyers

    EU launches first hydrogen mechanism call to link suppliers and buyers To connect potential suppliers with buyers of hydrogen and its derivatives in the European Union (EU), the European Commission (EC) has launched its first call for interest under the Hydrogen Mechanism. The post EU launches first hydrogen mechanism call to link suppliers and buyers…

  • Hyundai Motor signs MoU to advance hydrogen port development in Pyeongtaek

    Hyundai Motor signs MoU to advance hydrogen port development in Pyeongtaek South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has entered a multilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pyeongtaek City and key partners to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives, aiming to establish a Korean model for port decarbonization and contribute to national carbon-neutrality goals. The post…

  • TasPorts and H2U Group eye hydrogen and ammonia production in Tasmania

    TasPorts and H2U Group eye hydrogen and ammonia production in Tasmania Australian players TasPorts and the H2U Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility within the Bell Bay port precinct in Northern Tasmania. The post TasPorts and H2U…

  • Port of Newcastle taps HPC to drive Clean Energy Precinct project forward

    Port of Newcastle taps HPC to drive Clean Energy Precinct project forward Australia’s Port of Newcastle has appointed German port and logistics consultancy HPC Hamburg Port Consulting to develop a final business case for its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) project. The post Port of Newcastle taps HPC to drive Clean Energy Precinct project forward appeared…

  • Keppel-led consortium to advance ammonia project on Jurong Island

    Keppel-led consortium to advance ammonia project on Jurong Island The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have appointed the consortium led by asset manager and operator Keppel to conduct the next phase of the project to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island…

  • Hy2gen gets zoning approval for renewable ammonia plant in Norway

    Hy2gen gets zoning approval for renewable ammonia plant in Norway Hy2gen Nordic has been granted zoning approval for the Iverson renewable ammonia plant at the Birkeland industrial site by the municipal council of Sauda, Norway. The post Hy2gen gets zoning approval for renewable ammonia plant in Norway appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…

  • Japan delivers world’s first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine

    Japan delivers world’s first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has claimed a significant step in shipping’s decarbonisation drive with the completion of the world’s first full-scale commercial ammonia-fuelled engine. The seven-cylinder, 50 cm bore 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR engine was finalised on August 30, following official test runs at J-ENG’s factory in Akashi under the supervision…

  • Final batch of Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora-class PCTCs to feature Everllence dual-fuel ammonia engines

    Final batch of Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora-class PCTCs to feature Everllence dual-fuel ammonia engines Germany-based engine manufacturer Everllence (previously MAN Energy Solutions) has been tapped by Norwegian shipping […] The post Final batch of Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora-class PCTCs to feature Everllence dual-fuel ammonia engines appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation

    Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has held talks with […] The post Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland

    Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland Statkraft has secured a lease from the Shetland Islands Council to develop its Shetland Hydrogen Project 2, moving the plan into its next phase. The post Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to…

  • Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport

    Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport A consortium comprising several Japanese companies and organizations has been handpicked by compatriot New […] The post Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design

    Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The post Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • Navigator and Amon Maritime team up for ammonia carrier newbuilds

    Navigator and Amon Maritime team up for ammonia carrier newbuilds New York-listed handysize gas carrier owner and operator Navigator Holding has formed a joint venture with Norway’s Amon Maritime for two newbuild ammonia-fuelled liquefied ammonia carriers. The JV, named Navigator Amon Shipping, has placed an order with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering for two…

  • WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild

    WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild “World’s first” oceangoing ammonia-powered gas carrier, currently under construction at HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard in […] The post WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Maersk Tankers brings technical ops in-house as ammonia fleet takes shape

    Maersk Tankers brings technical ops in-house as ammonia fleet takes shape Denmark’s Maersk Tankers is set to establish in-house technical management operations as it prepares to take delivery of very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) and seeks tighter alignment between technical expertise and commercial ambitions. The move marks a pivot from the company’s 2021 decision to…

  • Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system for Trafigura’s newbuilds

    Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system for Trafigura’s newbuilds Babcock’s LGE business has been awarded a contract to supply its ecoFGSS-FLEX marine ammonia fuel supply system for four new medium gas carriers being built for commodity trading company Trafigura at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea. The post Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system…

  • Norway’s Amon Maritime unveils ammonia-powered bulk carrier venture

    Norway’s Amon Maritime unveils ammonia-powered bulk carrier venture Norway’s Amon Maritime has set up a new company to order ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers backed by a state grant. Named Amon Bulk, the new venture will develop two vessel types — a capesize and a kamsarmax — using a NOK253m ($25m) award from energy transition agency Enova.…

  • ‘World’s first’ digital fuel certificate pilot for ammonia bunkering completed

    ‘World’s first’ digital fuel certificate pilot for ammonia bunkering completed Australian green technology, energy, and metals company Fortescue has participated in the issuance of the “world’s first” digital fuel certification for an ammonia-to-ship transfer. The post ‘World’s first’ digital fuel certificate pilot for ammonia bunkering completed appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to…

  • India to get its ‘first’ independent ammonia storage terminal by 2026

    India to get its ‘first’ independent ammonia storage terminal by 2026 AVTL, a joint venture between Aegis Logistics Limited and Vopak India, has announced plans […] The post India to get its ‘first’ independent ammonia storage terminal by 2026 appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Envision Energy and Marubeni enter green ammonia offtake agreement

    Envision Energy and Marubeni enter green ammonia offtake agreement Chinese corporation Envision Energy and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni have entered a green ammonia offtake agreement to fast-track the global transition to low-carbon energy solutions. The post Envision Energy and Marubeni enter green ammonia offtake agreement appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy…

  • Solvang and BlackRock to jointly pursue liquefied gas shipping opportunities

    Solvang and BlackRock to jointly pursue liquefied gas shipping opportunities Norwegian shipping company Solvang and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of private infrastructure investment firm BlackRock, have joined forces to grow the liquefied gas shipping business with a focus on LPG, ammonia, ethane, and CO2. The post Solvang and BlackRock to jointly pursue liquefied…

  • Wärtsilä’s 4-stroke ammonia engine delivers up to 90% GHG emission reduction

    Wärtsilä’s 4-stroke ammonia engine delivers up to 90% GHG emission reduction Finland-based marine technology major Wärtsilä has achieved a “significant” reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […] The post Wärtsilä’s 4-stroke ammonia engine delivers up to 90% GHG emission reduction appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Japan consortium to seek ‘deeper’ pathways toward a carbon-neutral future

    Japan consortium to seek ‘deeper’ pathways toward a carbon-neutral future A consortium consisting of seventeen Japanese organizations has jointly launched a social collaboration program […] The post Japan consortium to seek ‘deeper’ pathways toward a carbon-neutral future appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor

    India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor India and the Netherlands have laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital maritime corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports. The post India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor appeared first on Offshore…

  • Hy2gen secures €47 million to boost its hydrogen and derivatives projects

    Hy2gen secures €47 million to boost its hydrogen and derivatives projects Hy2gen has completed a funding round of €47 million from existing shareholders to further accelerate the development of its hydrogen and derivatives projects. The post Hy2gen secures €47 million to boost its hydrogen and derivatives projects appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…

  • First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China

    First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China The first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation, state-owned energy enterprise China Energy Investment Corporation revealed. The post First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China…

  • MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew maritime decarbonization partnership

    MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew maritime decarbonization partnership The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Finland’s technology major Wärtsilä have renewed their partnership to accelerate maritime decarbonization and digitalization. The post MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew maritime decarbonization partnership appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • Peak CSL and Grieg Edge venture contracts ammonia-powered newbuild

    Peak CSL and Grieg Edge venture contracts ammonia-powered newbuild Skarv Shipping Solutions, a Norwegian joint venture between Peak CSL Group and Grieg Edge has placed an order for an ammonia-powered general cargo shortsea vessel in China. The 7,800 dwt self-unloader is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. Compatriot owner and operator Arriva…

  • MMMCZCS: Ammonia’s rise in shipping demands major workforce overhaul

    MMMCZCS: Ammonia’s rise in shipping demands major workforce overhaul The maritime industry is facing a ‘significant’ workforce challenge as ammonia’s momentum as a […] The post MMMCZCS: Ammonia’s rise in shipping demands major workforce overhaul appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Interview with Madoqua: Clear regulations needed to kick-start green fuels bonanza

    Interview with Madoqua: Clear regulations needed to kick-start green fuels bonanza Offshore Energy spoke with Madoqua’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marloes Ras, about the current challenges and opportunities that could drive forward the adoption of green fuels in the maritime industry. The post Interview with Madoqua: Clear regulations needed to kick-start green fuels bonanza appeared first…

  • NYK and Yara link up for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier newbuild

    NYK and Yara link up for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier newbuild Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has secured a charter deal from Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier. Described as the world’s first charter for such a vessel, the deal will see a…

  • Spanish Avalon to invest €8 billion in hydrogen and derivatives projects

    Spanish Avalon to invest €8 billion in hydrogen and derivatives projects Spanish energy company Avalon Renovables plans to invest around €8 billion in the development of green hydrogen and derivatives projects in different locations distributed between the provinces of Jaén, Huelva, Cádiz and Málaga. The post Spanish Avalon to invest €8 billion in hydrogen and…

  • Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project

    Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy, formerly Hexagon Energy Materials, has completed the engineering component of its preliminary front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) work for its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project. The post Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…

  • UCL: Can GHG levy and e-fuel subsidy drive zero-emission shipping forward?

    UCL: Can GHG levy and e-fuel subsidy drive zero-emission shipping forward? A high greenhouse gas (GHG) price coupled with targeted subsidies for e-fuels have shown […] The post UCL: Can GHG levy and e-fuel subsidy drive zero-emission shipping forward? appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Indian hydrogen and ammonia developer gets RFNBO pre-certification from Bureau Veritas

    Indian hydrogen and ammonia developer gets RFNBO pre-certification from Bureau Veritas Hygenco Green Energies has received the renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) pre-certification from Bureau Veritas South Asia Region under the CertifHy scheme. The post Indian hydrogen and ammonia developer gets RFNBO pre-certification from Bureau Veritas appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…

  • Worley lands FEED contract for First Ammonia’s flagship project in Texas

    Worley lands FEED contract for First Ammonia’s flagship project in Texas U.S. ammonia plants developer First Ammonia has selected Australian engineering and professional services company Worley to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for its electric ammonia facility in Victoria, Texas. The post Worley lands FEED contract for First Ammonia’s flagship project in Texas appeared…

  • Avina’s large-scale clean ammonia project in US gains ground

    Avina’s large-scale clean ammonia project in US gains ground U.S. green hydrogen producer Avina Clean Hydrogen has completed the front-end engineering design (FEED) and front-end-loading (FEL-3) for its 2,200 metric tons per day (MTPD) clean ammonia facility located in the Texas Gulf Coast. The post Avina’s large-scale clean ammonia project in US gains ground appeared…

  • Amogy secures additional $56 million to commercialize its ammonia-to-power solution

    Amogy secures additional $56 million to commercialize its ammonia-to-power solution Amogy has raised $56 million in venture financing to accelerate commercializing its technology in markets such as maritime and stationary power generation. The post Amogy secures additional $56 million to commercialize its ammonia-to-power solution appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy…

  • H2Carrier, Greenstat to work on hydrogen and ammonia projects in India and Sri Lanka

    H2Carrier, Greenstat to work on hydrogen and ammonia projects in India and Sri Lanka H2Carrier and Greenstat Hydrogen India (GHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development and deployment of green hydrogen and ammonia projects located in India and Sri Lanka. The post H2Carrier, Greenstat to work on hydrogen and ammonia…

  • Key things to watch for hydrogen in 2025, according to WoodMac

    Key things to watch for hydrogen in 2025, according to WoodMac The pace for the low-carbon-hydrogen and ammonia sectors is set to pick up in 2025, with key themes to watch for including the rise of blue hydrogen in the U.S., a giga-scale green project reaching FID, increased deployment of Chinese electrolyzers, the persistent mismatch…

  • Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s low-carbon hydrogen project in Texas

    Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s low-carbon hydrogen project in Texas Australian engineering and professional services company Worley will provide reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to U.S. energy major ExxonMobil for the enabling works, infrastructure and interconnects scope of the latter’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. The post Worley…

  • MOL orders ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes

    MOL orders ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has beefed up its orderbook with a new deal for newcastlemax bulk carriers in China. Newbuilding brokers say the Japanese shipping giant has contracted four 210,000 dwt units at leading newcastlemax builder CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for delivery in 2027 and 2028. MOL had ordered three…

  • Alternative-fueled vessels: DNV reports latest AFI numbers

    Alternative-fueled vessels: DNV reports latest AFI numbers DNV has now released the November figures from its Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. They show that 27 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in November 2024. Although this was a slightly slower month for new orders for alternative-fueled vessels, it follows a record-breaking month in October,…

  • WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China

    WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China Swiss marine engine developer WinGD has bagged new contracts for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine […] The post WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • French energy company to work on e-methanol project on Haropa Port site

    French energy company to work on e-methanol project on Haropa Port site As part of the ‘West A29’ call for projects, French renewable energy company Qair has been awarded a parcel on the Haropa Port site, in Le Havre, to develop its e-methanol production project Methavert. The post French energy company to work on e-methanol…

  • Brunsbüttel Ports are ‘essential pillar’ for Germany’s energy supply security

    Brunsbüttel Ports are ‘essential pillar’ for Germany’s energy supply security Germany’s Brunsbüttel Ports is poised to play an important role in the country’s energy supply security and make a significant contribution to achieving climate goals. The post Brunsbüttel Ports are ‘essential pillar’ for Germany’s energy supply security appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak…