NH3 Clean Energy Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to explore the establishment of low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of Dampier by 2030.

The agreement seeks to position Western Australia as a global hub for maritime decarbonisation, particularly along the high-volume Pilbara-Asia iron ore corridor.

The non-binding JDA sets out an integrated scope of work and development timetable aimed at enabling final investment decisions for the WAH2 Project, associated bunker vessels, and port infrastructure by the end of 2026. If successful, the project would provide ammonia bunkering services to support the growing fleet of ammonia-capable bulk carriers. The partners intend to service vessels via ship-to-ship transfers from the Dampier Bulk Liquids Berth to anchorage.