Ammonia News


Singapore and Japan Agree Green Shipping Corridor

Dec 17, 2023

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore (MOT) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish the Singapore – Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor…

IHI, Vopak Ink Agreement to Develop Ammonia Terminals

Nov 21, 2023

Dutch tank storage company Vopak has signed an initial agreement with Japan's IHI Corporation to explore the development and operation of ammonia terminals, as they expect demand for the low-carbon fuel to grow amid energy transition.The companies…

Study Highlights Ammonia Bunkering Potential of Australia’s Pilbara

Nov 06, 2023

A feasibility study has highlighted the potential for using clean ammonia to refuel ships, particularly iron ore carriers, visiting the Pilbara region of Western Australia.The study, commissioned by Yara Clean Ammonia (Yara) and Pilbara Ports…

Tampa Port Services Acquires Yara’s Tampa Ammonia Terminal

Nov 06, 2023

On October 18, 2023, Yara North America, Inc. transferred the operations of its Tampa Ammonia Terminal to Tampa Port Services, LLC (TPS).As a part of the terminal transfer, TPS purchased all of Yara’s operating assets at the terminal.The terminal…

The Power of Offshore Molecule Production

Oct 20, 2023

Energy ecosystems are evolving as the value of offshore power-to-X production is being realized.Flexible and delivered in long lengths on reels in a fast-track operation, thermoplastic composite pipeline can transfer up to nine times the amount of energy as a cable and can be used to store hydrogen…

Yara Clean Ammonia, Bunker Holding Team on Ammonia

Jun 23, 2023

Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) and Bunker Holding Group signed an MoU establishing the intention to collaborate to accelerate the development of the market for ammonia as a shipping fuel. This agreement connects two key elements of the supply chain…

Black Sea Grain Deal Could Hinge on Ammonia Pipeline

Jun 06, 2023

A possible extension next month of a deal allowing the safe wartime export of grains and fertilizers from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports could hinge on the reopening of a pipeline that delivers Russian ammonia to one of those Ukrainian ports…

ABS Uses Simulation and Modeling to Tackle Ammonia’s Safety Challenge

May 23, 2023

Classification society ABS said it is using advanced modeling and simulation technologies to develop emergency response methods to assist ports and crew in responding to ammonia leaks or spills.It is the first step toward a comprehensive and fast ammonia release response system…

Höegh Autoliners Announces Green Ammonia Supply Deal

May 11, 2023

Höegh Autoliners announced it is partnering with Norwegian green energy provider North Ammonia for the supply, distribution, delivery and consumption of green ammonia, a carbon free fuel produced using renewable energy.Under the deal, North…

Singapore Ammonia Bunkering Gets Reality Check from Port Authority, Industry

May 02, 2023

Top global ship fuelling hub Singapore is unlikely to be ready for ammonia bunkering by the end of this year, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said, while industry players have also raised concerns about feasibility. The port authority's…

LR Grants AIP for Ammonia FSRU

Apr 25, 2023

A new ammonia floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), the first of its kind in Korea, has been awarded approval in principle (AIP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR), the classification society announced Tuesday.Developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries…

Japanese Leaders Collaborate on Ammonia-Fueled Gas Carrier

Apr 14, 2023

ClassNK issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled gas carrier which has been jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding.Ammonia is expected to be used as a ship fuel for decarbonization since it does not emit CO2 when combusted…

Ammonia Bunkering Study Kicks Off in Savannah

Apr 06, 2023

An international group of maritime industry partners are conducting a feasibility study with the aim to establish a commercially viable green ammonia ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering network on the U.S. East Coast.The study, to be carried out at the Port of Savannah in Georgia…

Monjasa Inks Deal to Distribute Green Ammonia for Shipping

Feb 08, 2023

On 6 February 2023, Monjasa and HØST PtX Esbjerg have signed a Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) on logistics services and offtake of green ammonia for the maritime sector. According to the CCA, Monjasa will provide logistics services…

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and INPEX Complete Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Study

Feb 02, 2023

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding recently completed a conceptual study with INPEX CORPORATION for an ammonia bunkering vessel capable of supplying ammonia fuel to ships.Since ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when burned, it is expected to be…

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