Ammonia – Page 9
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NewsWinGD inks NH3-fuelled vessel MoU with Mitsubishi
WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder and technology developer Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of ammonia-fuelled vessels.
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NewsGrieg orders new ammonia-ready open hatch vessels
Grieg Maritime Group has ordered four ammonia-ready open hatch vessels, internally dubbed ‘PulpMax’
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NewsNorwegian clean shipping company eyes NH3-fuelled Ultramax series
Oslo-based ship owner Pherousa Green Shipping AS is planning to order a series of six ammonia-fuelled Ultramax bulk carriers, based on a modified ship design from Deltamarin.
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NewsJ-ENG To Add NH3 and Conventional 60-Bore Variants To LSH Range
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced that it plans to develop a successor to its low-speed UEC60LSE design. The development of the UEC60LSH engine will retain the LSH ultrawide rating concept, and is expected to meet very large gas carrier (VLGC) requirements, as well as Capesize bulk carriers, coal carriers and specialist car carriers.
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NewsABS uses modelling to address ammonia safety issues
Classification society ABS is using advanced modelling and simulation technologies to develop emergency response methods to assist ports and crew in responding to ammonia leaks or spills.
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NewsMSC, LR and MAN ES in ammonia-fuelled boxship study
Classification society Lloyds Register (LR) is participating in a study project with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to examine the possibility of developing a modified design of an 8,200 teu container vessel powered by an ammonia-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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NewsJ-ENG targets September 2025 for first NH3-fuelled 2-stroke
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) plans to complete the first demonstration two-stroke dual-fuel engine capable of operating on ammonia in September 2025.
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NewsJapanese consortium completes land-based NH3-fuelled engine tests
A Japanese consortium including Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), NYK Line, IHI Power Systems and Nihon Shipyard has successfully completed a land-based test for the stable combustion of ammonia as a fuel, using an 80:20 ammonia:natural gas co-firing ratio.
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NewsEnova to provide funding for NH3-fuelled coaster orders
Skarv Shipping, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has been awarded NOK130 million grant from Enova towards the cost of acquiring three low-emission cargo ships.
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NewsPurus Marine confirms 4+2 NH3-ready ammonia carrier order
Purus Marine, a UK-based shipowner, has confirmed that it has placed an order for four 45,000 cbm medium-sized gas carriers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea. The order includes an option for two further newbuildings.
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NewsNo laughing (gas) matter: Schneiter targets zero N2O in new X-DFA
WinGD’s programme to develop dual-fuel two-stroke engines capable of operating on ammonia and methanol is advancing apace, Dominik Schneiter, WinGD’s Vice President R&D, tells The Motorship.
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NewsAiP for first Korean NH3 FSRU
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its Ammonia Floating Storage Re-Gasification Unit (FSRU), the first of its kind in Korea.
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NewsChevron in NH3 joint study project with Angelicoussis Group
Chevron has announced the agreement of a joint study agreement (JSA) with the Angelicoussis Group into the transportation of ammonia in tankers. The deal was announced between the Energy Transition focused division of the Angelicoussis Group, Green Ships, Chevron’s subsidiary Chevron Shipping Company LLC.
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NewsMOL receives AiP for NH3-fuelled gas carrier design
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd., and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd have received an approval in principle for an ammonia-fuelled gas carrier design from ClassNK.
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NewsNorwegian project to develop ammonia reforming technology for NH3 carriers
Wärtsilä is participating in a Norwegian state-funded project to develop ammonia reforming technology for installation on board ammonia (NH3) carriers. The objective of the project is to enable ammonia to be converted back to hydrogen at the receiving destination, allowing ammonia carriers to convert (or catalytically reform) cargoes into hydrogen, acting as a floating receiving terminal capable of being relocated as needed, requiring minimal use of coastal land and a solution resulting in lower overall cost, improved safety and competitive hydrogen prices.
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NewsJ-ENG To Develop Alt Fuel DF Engines With Licensee
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced plans to develop and commercialise two-stroke dual-fuel engines capable of operating on ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen (H2) with Akasaka Diesels Ltd., a long-term licensee.
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NewsMix of existing and new solutions could manage ammonia emissions
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has published a paper Managing emissions from ammonia-fueled vessels explaining the need for multiple different treatment technologies to manage emissions.
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NewsNH3-fuelled short-sea bulker design receives BV AiP
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Viridis Bulk Carriers for an innovative ammonia (NH3)-fuelled short-sea bulk carrier design. Viridis Bulk Carriers expects to place the first orders for NH3-fuelled ships during 2023, with deliveries starting in 2025.
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NewsSaudi green ammonia mega-project to begin production in 2026
Construction of a USD8.5bn export-oriented green hydrogen mega-project located on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is expected to begin after it signed financing agreements with a number of financial institutions on 1 March.
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NewsApproval for floating NH3 production unit
The floating ammonia production unit will now move into its basic design phase following DNV approval of concept
